'These women are prisoners' - how means test keeps carers of children or disabled relatives trapped in abusive relationships
Briefly

One mother, reflecting on her situation, expressed, 'I love my children but I'm in poverty. The best option is to stay.' This sentiment captures the emotional struggle faced by many caregivers in abusive environments who feel financially trapped.
Another mother poignantly shared her feelings of entrapment: 'I feel like a prisoner in my own home.' Her words illustrate the debilitating impact of caring for disabled children in unsupportive conditions.
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