Abigail Tunstall has been hit by the 'trifecta' or rising food prices, mortgage rates and utility bills that has forced the disabled single mum to turn her heating off to be able to afford her houseThe cost of living crisis has forced a mum to turn the heating off and stuff her son’s clothes with hot water bottles. Unable to afford her heating and her home, Abigail Tunstall has taken to “strapping” hot water bottles to her son to keep him warm at night. Image: Abigail Tunstall / SWNS) Abigail Tunstall / SWNS)However, that's since risen to £510 a month and is set to rise again to £525 in March. She said the "trifecta" of rising mortgage costs, food prices, and utility bills has crippled her. Image: Abigail Tunstall / SWNS) Abigail Tunstall / SWNS)Years ago she was diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder called hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.


Source:   Stuff
February 05, 2023 00:38 UTC