Writing to my MP - LIZ KENDALL

Thank you, I admire your proactive approach to the green paper proposals.
I'm at the beginning of the process of contacting my MP (Labour), who I voted for in 2024.
Wishing you every success and luck in the coming battle for our dignity.
Kindest regards,
Nige

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your kind comments and encouragement. I’ve read every single one and they honestly gave me the strength I needed to get it sent. It’s been so hard to talk to anyone around me about this, so having this community (where I don’t need to explain) is something I’m beyond grateful for!

The letter ended up being around 20 pages long (basically an essay!) and took me three weeks to sort out. I’d planned to hand deliver it, but after having surgery and now slowly recovering, I’ve had no choice but to send it by email. I’ve been in constant pain and completely overwhelmed, but I had to trust that any emotion behind it would help them understand the real impact of their changes. We have to keep the faith that our voices matter, even when we’re exhausted!

It was deeply personal, and I’m still processing how vulnerable it feels to have laid everything out so rawly for someone to read. But I’m proud I pushed through, I can only hope it makes sense to someone and somehow shows the reality we’re living.

In other (and better) news, my mother received her PIP award outcome.. She’s entitled to enhanced rates for both, but was *awarded standard daily living* alone. It’s frustrating, but we’re so incredibly grateful she got something awarded at least! as we know so many people are given nothing at all. We will probably try for a reconsideration, (which is horrible and daunting while I’m still recovering) but also trying to rest in this small but big win!

Wishing everyone peace and strength in the chaos of it all !