WHINGE UPDATE

[Ritaritis]

Hi folks, thankyou to everyone who has given me support, it helped make me feel less isolated. Phoned the NRAS helpline for advice re 1:1 phone call with DWP next Tuesday. The society say they have received many complaints about the attitude towards us and their lack of understanding. Now feel confident about speaking to DWP and if I didn't want to work would I have paid £300.00 of my own money (DWP refused) to study a qualification with work at the end of it. The course is tough in places but just received the marks for my last assignment, pass 60%, I got 87% so treating myself to a large slice of lemon meringue pie with cream. NRAS are sending me some booklets which they think could be helpful. Cat Bella is back, coming into the house occasionally, still distant and missing her companion, as I am, getting closer to me but still can't touch her. Keeping up with the exercise bike, short spurts 2/3 times a day. The methotrexate and Vitamin B are also kicking in, it all helps. The phone call to the helpline left me feeling more relaxed and more positive, lovely lady spoke to me, won't hesitate to use it again and recommend it to others.

[Marionfromhappydays]

Brilliant 👍

87% thats awesome defo deserve some cake for that.

NRAS hotline is a great help isn't it, I think I've used it twice now and every time they've been invaluable.

Have a great weekend x

[springcross]

That's good news, I'm glad things are getting a bit better and congratulation on the assignments marks, 87% that's really good. 💐

[Neonkittie17]

Well done for your 87% 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Boxerlady]

Wow - well done! 👏Good to hear that things are improving a little. Good luck with your DWP call - you know that you're in the right and with NRAS and us behind you you'll be fine!

I'm sure that Bella will come round eventually with love and patience 🐈

[Hidden]

87% means 2 slices 😁well done on all fronts . It really boosts your self belief. Good luck Tuesday x

[Sheila_G]

I am so pleased that you are now feeling more positive. Congratulations on your excellent result. I think you deserve a treat, at least an extra sice of lemon meringue pie. Glad Bella is back and venturing into the house more.

[stbernhard]

So glad to hear that you got the help to give you a positive outlook. Hang on in there. You are stronger than you think. And there's always wonderful NRAS. They deserve our support and gratefulness.

[Happy5]

Good to read your update and also your views about the NRAS hotline. Well done on your pass rate impressive.

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