Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary L
I wasn't saying that they're the same. but I am pretty amazed that she 'they' told their story to the BBC. as the couple I know wouldn't dream of letting anyone know they're not as well off as the neighbours in the same street are.
|
she told the story anonymously and her kids still don't know ,also she didn't tell her husband at first
---------- Post added at 23:07 ---------- Previous post was at 23:04 ----------
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggy J
So is everyone saying this couldn't happen to anyone?  
I'm sort of confused as to why such negativity towards people who found themselves in over their heads..
The wealthy can't make mistakes..can't be cut some slack?Can't hope that a job will be along soon and that they can manage for a little while longer?
As for selling the car why?To spend on bus journeys?You seen how much public transport costs these days?Must be the equivalent of keeping a car running.. |
i agree with you maggie on the face of it the family did everything they could to make ends meet untill things got better ,i think we should take this story on face value and not try to second guess what we think actually happened and how the lived