I need help. I am physically unable to work as hard as I used to, in order to support my family. I used to take great pride in grinding out all the hours in order to provide for them but my body has given out. I worked through a heart attack, T.I.A (mini stroke) but the M.E condition has finally sidelined me.

The past 3 months have been especially difficult and it's got to the point where sometimes we have the electricity and heating cut off. Sometimes we go without, so the girls can eat and sometimes we don't know if we can get them to and from school. Debts are mounting and we have no breathing space to get back on our feet.

I feel a pretty useless husband and father at the moment. I am trying to get well and back to work bit the stress of it all is crippling and I just need some time to get myself together - without the fear of losing my house, home or life (through I'll health).

Sorry, that's just where we're up to and I'm tired of letting my wife and kids down.- Chris