DEAR DEIDRE: ALCOHOL and cigarettes were ruining my life when I wrote to you last year, Deidre.
I knew I was addicted to drinking, and the cost of smoking had left me in debt.
At just 29, life felt hopeless and pointless.
I tried really hard not to drink. I’d manage two days sober, but then I’d find myself drinking again – usually through boredom.
I even went to an AA meeting, but as a young guy, I felt totally out of place.
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You told me I had guts to face up to my problem and that there was help out there for me.
You recommended that I contact my GP and call Drinkline (Drinkline: Tel: 0300 123 1110) for free, confidential support.
Plus, you gave me some of your support packs on drinking, stopping smoking and solving debt problems.
Since then, I have managed to cut down on drinking and am finding ways to occupy myself – going out and doing activities I enjoy – so I’m not tempted to drink.
I am even thinking of going back to AA, now I’m really ready to face up to my issues.
Thank you.
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Deidre says:
Dealing with a drink problem isn’t easy, but you seem courageous and determined. Well done.
DEAR DEIDRE: GETTING to a job interview took me half a day and left me skint, but when I arrived the interview didn’t even happen.
Instead, the employer gave me a form to fill out, which I could have done at home. I’m furious.
I’m a 19-year-old woman, and desperate to find a job and get off universal credit.
I want to earn money and contribute to society. I’m a hard-worker and I’m honest and reliable.
But employers keep mucking me around and I feel so rejected and hopeless.
Being £30 out of pocket from the interview that never happened was the final straw.
I’m sick of being treated like I’m nothing.
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Deidre says:
You sound like you’d be an asset to any company. Don’t give up.
Sadly, some employers don’t treat people thoughtfully or respectfully.
In the meantime, you might be entitled to money from the government’s Flexible Support Fund which helps with interview travel expenses, tools and clothing/uniforms to start work. See Turn2Us (turn2us.org.uk) for more information.
A charity called Smart Works (smartworks.org.uk, 020 7288 1770) helps women with free confidence-boosting outfits for job interviews.
