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Inspired by u/brb_28 I need to leave my country I think, but I have no qualifications? (self.Blind)
submitted by pisces0387
***TW: Mentions Suicide ideation***
Hi everyone
Firstly, as the title says, inspired by u/brb_28
And secondly maybe I've been posting in the wrong forum all along? I just always assumed *I don't know why* that other blind and v.i people would tell me to get a grip.
So I really feel like I can't do anything &or be who I want to be, while I live in such close physical proximity to my family
I am beyond fortunate, actually no. Make that beyond beyond beyond beyond fortunate.... To have been given a social housing property, it will be a year in August in the country where I currently am, I waited almost 11 years, but we won't talk about that *smiles*
I actually have friends abroad, as I lived in another country for 4 years, and came back to where I am now in a rush, I now know this was a mistake. My family do not see me as a real person, or a capable adult. I have posted here previously about an incident that happened, since that original post, my mental health has taken a complete nosedive, and I start crisis intervention therapy next week with a su**ide provention place this week coming
what are my chances of returning to the uk, while not working, I would need to go back on benefits etc, do i have any chance at all? Before I left, I was awarded support related ESA, and I was also on the higher rate of P.I.P as my user flare says, total from birth here
I really would appreciate any *kind and *constrvctive input. I feel totally utterly hopeless. I do think moving would help my mental health immensely
Thanks for reading
Hi everyone
Firstly, as the title says, inspired by u/brb_28
And secondly maybe I've been posting in the wrong forum all along? I just always assumed *I don't know why* that other blind and v.i people would tell me to get a grip.
So I really feel like I can't do anything &or be who I want to be, while I live in such close physical proximity to my family
I am beyond fortunate, actually no. Make that beyond beyond beyond beyond fortunate.... To have been given a social housing property, it will be a year in August in the country where I currently am, I waited almost 11 years, but we won't talk about that *smiles*
I actually have friends abroad, as I lived in another country for 4 years, and came back to where I am now in a rush, I now know this was a mistake. My family do not see me as a real person, or a capable adult. I have posted here previously about an incident that happened, since that original post, my mental health has taken a complete nosedive, and I start crisis intervention therapy next week with a su**ide provention place this week coming
what are my chances of returning to the uk, while not working, I would need to go back on benefits etc, do i have any chance at all? Before I left, I was awarded support related ESA, and I was also on the higher rate of P.I.P as my user flare says, total from birth here
I really would appreciate any *kind and *constrvctive input. I feel totally utterly hopeless. I do think moving would help my mental health immensely
Thanks for reading
brb_28 2 points 1y ago
Oh, wow, I am so sorry that you are struggling with mental health right now, and I am so sorry your family thinks so little of you and your abilities.
You said you lived in the UK for four years before? I’m not sure what passport you hold because some are stronger than others, but were you on a student visa? I only ask because sometimes when it comes to trying to get to “indefinite to remain” or “permanent resident” type visas, the time accrued under a student visa doesn’t count toward your “time in” if that makes sense.
Obviously I am not super knowledgeable on this matter. I do agree with u/bradley22 that going for a month and trying to talk to someone there would be a great place to start.
You said you lived in the UK for four years before? I’m not sure what passport you hold because some are stronger than others, but were you on a student visa? I only ask because sometimes when it comes to trying to get to “indefinite to remain” or “permanent resident” type visas, the time accrued under a student visa doesn’t count toward your “time in” if that makes sense.
Obviously I am not super knowledgeable on this matter. I do agree with u/bradley22 that going for a month and trying to talk to someone there would be a great place to start.
pisces0387 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
my passport is one that would mean indefinite leave to stay in uk would be no problem thankfully. Plus I already have an NI number
brb_28 1 points 1y ago
Oh that’s great!! Do you still have friends there that you can stay with for the time being so that you work out housing and admin stuff without worrying about accommodation costs and bills right away?
pisces0387 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I would have if I mentioned what's going on I think
brb_28 2 points 1y ago
That’s good, definitely reach out to them! Also you mentioned an ESA? I know sometimes it can be tricky trying to navigate what paperwork and records are required to move a pet across borders, so maybe reach out to your vet in your current country or contact one in the UK to see if there is any special vaccine requirements or something that might differ between the countries.
bradley22 2 points 1y ago
I live in the UK, I can’t help unfortunately, but I really hope you can make it here.
Could you try and come here for a month, and speak to some people in government positions? I’m not really sure what you’d ask them, but still I put it out there.
I’ll say this though, in my opinion, the UK doesn’t really trees disable that nicely. What I mean is at least in America they have centres for the blind and things like that. hear that kind of stuff just doesn’t exist.
Could you try and come here for a month, and speak to some people in government positions? I’m not really sure what you’d ask them, but still I put it out there.
I’ll say this though, in my opinion, the UK doesn’t really trees disable that nicely. What I mean is at least in America they have centres for the blind and things like that. hear that kind of stuff just doesn’t exist.
pisces0387 [OP] 2 points 1y ago
It's better than where I am. I know unemployment is high, but you at least can have a decent quality of life, and I would not feel bad about being on benefits because all of the money goes back into the economy anyway
bradley22 3 points 1y ago
That’s completely true.
I’d recommend coming here for a month and maybe speaking to some government people like I said.
I’d recommend coming here for a month and maybe speaking to some government people like I said.
pisces0387 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
will look into it thx
bradley22 1 points 1y ago
No problem.
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