Wendy Popplewell says shame over the state of her house have driven her into isolation. When Wendy Popplewell, 50, bought a home with her inheritance in 2011, she hoped for security and stability. Instead, she struggled to maintain it on a disability allowance. Last week, Popplewell’s friend Lizzy Lumb spoke to Stuff about her effort to raise $20,0000 on Givealittle to overhaul the house. She had maxed out the accommodation supplement on her disability allowance just to get by.

Source: Stuff July 14, 2021 23:02 UTC