Jon, I worked as a Therapist in mental health for 26 years, retired there in March on my pension age 46. I worked with so many that you could relate to. Life sometimes seems to deposit a load of sh1t on individuals who least deserve it. I saw so many young mums battered and living in fear. We have a duty to care for everyone and I know some abuse the system, people abuse everything in life that can be, it's not just benefits. I know that the pension I paid into for all those years was worth it now, was hard to see at the time. Please don't respond to the wind up brigade here, ignore is the order of the day !

Really do hope all works out for you in life. Take care and best wishes
Divis.