Support for pregnancy in U.K.? Abusive home life 😢
I live in the U.K., I'm 20 years old and I found out I was pregnant in April. It was a shock, I was on the pill with PCOS. But none of that matters, I'm mature enough to be a mother, and I know ill be a bloody good one. I have an apprenticeship which pays about 1k a monthx
I'm very sensible with money however, I live in a very toxic home environment. My mother is an awful person, she steals money, she's vile, she's been dragging my mental health down massive to the point I can't cope.
The babies father is the same, I don't know why i was with him. He was abusive, mentally draining and I have no contact now to protect my self and my unborn child.
My local council are only offering to place me in a bed and breakfast or a room share, being pregnant this is the last thing I want. Moving in with strangers 😢 I was wondering if there where any women's charities or organisations that for the next few months could support me to get out of my house. I work my arse off to have every penny taken my a controlling mother who reminds me how worthless I am, despite being the only one with a job in my family.
I need a fresh start in my own place, but I can't achieve this while surrounded by toxic people. It's all to much living at home and I'm stuck in a dead end at the moment, I can't save because she takes my money, I can't move out because she takes everything.
I have the chance to be the best mother, but she's hindering me. I just need some support and I was wondering if anyone knew of any places or charities that could help?
I like south east England.
I know people will say don't give her your bank details, or give in. But until you have lived with someone as toxic as my mother you won't understand. She's taken the card, she's kicked off, threatened to kick me out the home I've financially support for years. I've worked every day since I was 16, and she's had every penny since. She's never worked, only claimed benefits and brought cannabis with her money. I need to get away but I don't know how when I live with her. I did well in school, I have a good apprenticeship in financing because I've tried to avoid being like her, but I feel so depressed and down. I'm currently signed off work because I cant cope with the abusive from her, and my ex, and struggling with extreme sickness. (Diagnose with Hypervermis gradvium, can't spell it sorry🤦🏼♀️)
Just can't cope and wondering if there's anyone or thing that can help.
Sorry for droning on:(
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