Emmarose47
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Hi
So I went through all that difficulty and so many processes to get out of a difficult shared housing situation last Yr..
Then was given an apartment with the council in an over 50s scheme. I chose it here because I felt it would be better than regular housing re troubles.. And maybe that is still true.
Generally is an upbeat community, some addiction stuff going on alcohol and some mental and physical health stuff.
The outdoor spaces are a court yard /car park type situation and many apartments face inwards. When I open my front door for air outdoor time I'm v often not alone. People want social interaction and being quieter doesn't fit in to well.
I've printed out info for my immediate neigh ours to help them understand. I'm v limited on how much I can chat as been flaring since end May and can get some stability but not the more stable place I can reach, yet anyway.
So, the women who lives opposite me is an ex street drinker, 25 yrs on the street. She is a heavy alcoholic morning to night sits outside and is incredibly loud. What I don't really get is the most people seem to like her possibly just placating her to keep on the good side.
I haven't really built any relationship with her ill say hi if she does. She made a very loud comment when I hadn't been here v long 'I thought she couldn't walk'.
So couple days ago I was peaking out my bedroom window at her /others and they saw me 'she got angry and I'm not sure what she was saying but it didn't seem good. Yesturday they were sat on the bench nr my apartment and she was v loud and got more drunk as the day went on.
Today I heard her say' ye she's thinks shes queen of the place and she knows it that's way she is sitting down there (I moved my chair along so as not to antagonise her any further.
She lays there with her feet up she said.
I realise as I write this it all sounds petty but I got fearful. The neighbour who lived next door to her before had an injunction out on her for physical attack I think it was but it could have been just verbal?
I'm keeping a record of anything that happens and looking for advocacy support incase have to take up a case.
We have a housing officer here and could make her aware if the case gets bigger.
I feel so weighed down with life.. 2 yrs nearly housebound and now this..
Grateful my lounge room is at the back and I can't hear her.. It gets good sun. Also there is a large grass area there and no one really uses it.
It's noisy with traffic but if I climb out the window I can sit with ear defenders when well enough that is..
Gee is this really happening the dream isn't so dreamy anymore..
Also the housing situation here is dire I know in many ways I actually could be worse off.
Any thoughts welcome
Emma
So I went through all that difficulty and so many processes to get out of a difficult shared housing situation last Yr..
Then was given an apartment with the council in an over 50s scheme. I chose it here because I felt it would be better than regular housing re troubles.. And maybe that is still true.
Generally is an upbeat community, some addiction stuff going on alcohol and some mental and physical health stuff.
The outdoor spaces are a court yard /car park type situation and many apartments face inwards. When I open my front door for air outdoor time I'm v often not alone. People want social interaction and being quieter doesn't fit in to well.
I've printed out info for my immediate neigh ours to help them understand. I'm v limited on how much I can chat as been flaring since end May and can get some stability but not the more stable place I can reach, yet anyway.
So, the women who lives opposite me is an ex street drinker, 25 yrs on the street. She is a heavy alcoholic morning to night sits outside and is incredibly loud. What I don't really get is the most people seem to like her possibly just placating her to keep on the good side.
I haven't really built any relationship with her ill say hi if she does. She made a very loud comment when I hadn't been here v long 'I thought she couldn't walk'.
So couple days ago I was peaking out my bedroom window at her /others and they saw me 'she got angry and I'm not sure what she was saying but it didn't seem good. Yesturday they were sat on the bench nr my apartment and she was v loud and got more drunk as the day went on.
Today I heard her say' ye she's thinks shes queen of the place and she knows it that's way she is sitting down there (I moved my chair along so as not to antagonise her any further.
She lays there with her feet up she said.
I realise as I write this it all sounds petty but I got fearful. The neighbour who lived next door to her before had an injunction out on her for physical attack I think it was but it could have been just verbal?
I'm keeping a record of anything that happens and looking for advocacy support incase have to take up a case.
We have a housing officer here and could make her aware if the case gets bigger.
I feel so weighed down with life.. 2 yrs nearly housebound and now this..
Grateful my lounge room is at the back and I can't hear her.. It gets good sun. Also there is a large grass area there and no one really uses it.
It's noisy with traffic but if I climb out the window I can sit with ear defenders when well enough that is..
Gee is this really happening the dream isn't so dreamy anymore..
Also the housing situation here is dire I know in many ways I actually could be worse off.
Any thoughts welcome
Emma
