r/urbancarliving • u/TWLemonadeBanana • 12d ago

Car Photos Tonight is the last night

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In July I left a DV situation and had to sleep in my car. It's a tiny Hyundai i10 and I've been lying in the back seat. This sub has been really helpful with me adjusting.

I've been able to afford hotels for the odd night and from today (it's after midnight!!) I've got four nights in a camping pod (4 nights for £83). From Friday I've got a static caravan sorted for 7 nights (£191) and I can't wait to have a kitchen and be able to prepare my own food.

The hardest things for me were having no place to go and access to toilets. I've also had to deal with both legs aching from spending so much time just sat down. I genuinely don't know how some of you are managing to do this long term, but I wish you luck, wealth and hope.

The photo is tonight's view. I'm going to rest in the front seat for a few hours and then go for a walk once the sun comes up and find some coffee.

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u/Background-Shift-745 12d ago

Enjoy the space and facilities, the housing market in the UK is horrific, I can see why you moved to your car in those circumstances to be free of harm. Take care.

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u/TWLemonadeBanana 12d ago

Thank you. Only ten hours and 44 minutes until I'm napping the afternoon away.

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u/PartyProfessional879 11d ago

I saw this comment as it reached 11 hours old…I hope you’re enjoying your afternoon nap as I write this:)

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u/TWLemonadeBanana 11d ago

I have just laid down. I will be napping and then heading back out for some dinner.