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It was great to talk to someone who knew exactly how to support me
I have suffered quite seriously with mental health issues in the past and I know how crippling they can be if left to get out of hand. I am sure that this referral, and the sessions, ensured that I did not spiral into a dark place and allowed me the opportunity to go through what was a difficult time and to come out the other side.
*The image used in this case is a representation of our beneficiary to retain his privacy (photo by Alex Blăjan on Unsplash)
The Ben Fund helped me when separation and divorce led to financial difficulties
I separated from my wife two years ago, which ultimately led to a divorce a year later. Due to financial difficulties and the fact that I did not have family around, I was forced to live in the same house as my ex-wife and my 9 year old son for nearly two years. Those were not pleasant times and the atmosphere became increasingly unbearable, particularly for my son.
The financial support was a total relief. I can't think of another way to describe it
“I remember my parents taking my children to stay with them for a couple of days, as I needed some time to focus on our situation and space to work out what we might do.”
This seemed to be a turning point for Jennifer, who had suffered a stroke whilst giving birth to twins. Having spent nine months with her parents, recovering from the stroke, she was now living independently once again. The financial strain that affected her when she returned to work on a part-time basis, however, meant that Jennifer was really beginning to struggle with life’s basics and the mortgage payments were her biggest concern.
*The image used in this case is a representation of our beneficiary to retain the privacy of her and her family (photo by Donnie Ray Jones on flickr)