A North Belfast woman, who found herself in debt following the breakdown of a long-term relationship, has spoken out as the sharp rise in the cost of living leaves many others struggling.
But a s cost-of-living soars, one local debt charity has said most of its clients were already finding it difficult to make ends meet long before energy prices began to rise.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) in Northern Ireland are urging others who are struggling with debt to take the first step in reaching out and engage with free debt management services.