Lived Experience Forum

[Leeanne]

I live by myself and I found out to by email that my rent is going up $80 a week. That is ridiculous I can't afford high don't know what I'm going to do. I may have to give Up my unit ☹️☹️

[Leeanne]

Feel in very low have no energy worried about alot of things especially my rent going up 

[tyme]

Hugs @Leeanne . Have you looked into any government rebates or supports to help you financially?

I know there's talk about freezing rent amounts etc.

I hear a certain level of anxiety, stress, and depression in your post. We are here to support you emotionally and walk with you.

Sitting with you, 

tyme

[Leeanne]

I feel every depressed not hungry worried about my rent

[tyme]

I hear you @Leeanne .

Sitting with you, tyme

[TuxedoCat]

oh @Leanne I'm so sorry. The whole rental system is so awful right now, I know it's not a help right now, but you're not alone in this ❤️  It sounds like you're really uncertain about what's going to happen and that's scary. 

I did a quick search for some resources to help, once you feel up to it. I found the Tas Tenants Union which could help. Here is their website. 

• You could call them on (03) 6223 2641
• Here is a fact sheet from the Gov. on rent increases

It's not fair that this is happening ❤️ 

[tired_sisyphus]

Hey @Leeanne, really sorry to hear this, what a horrendous situation. I've been pushed to financial limits (along with my loved one). That anxiety...I can't even.

Hopefully some of @TuxedoCat's links can help you.

[Leeanne]

@tired_sisyphus 

Hope so . Don't feel hungry have had anything to eat the last 2 days

[pjc1965]

Can you get a flatmare to share. Put a makeshift bed in the lounge room. These are tough times that are only going to get tougher. Share accommodation. 

[tired_sisyphus]

@Leeanneplease do drop by whenever you feel up to it, let us know how you're doing.