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Lonely and scared

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Ravenwood
Ravenwood

I am writing to you guys because I need support from people who understand.  

Things here have gotten terrible.  I quit working because I was getting sicker and sicker.  I felt so bad that I thought I would die.  At home and resting is helping, but it's no great feat.  I was the primary money maker in my family, and we are having a hard time living on my husband's income.  Without the help of both our mothers, we would be homeless.  For the last few months, my husband and I have sat at the very edge of financial ruin.  I have no money left, and he doesn't make enough to live on.  I aplied to Social Security, but so far they have been giving me the run around.

Also, I am bored.  I am too tired to do anything, and yet I want to do something.  Anything.  But when I try, I make my symptoms worse.  

Does anyone have any suggestions to help me deal with the anxiety of all this?  I know others have gone through trying times like I am doing, so I am hoping you guys could share what worked for you when everything around seemed hopeless.  Thanks!

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  • Bunnyhugger
    Bunnyhugger Ravenwood

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    I have dealt with feeling useless by becoming a real resource to my friends. One thing I have lots of is time do I use it to research what they can do and where they can go to get help with their problems.  They are grateful and it makes me feel I have a reason to be alive and I'm still contributing.  As for SSI, I think once you have a lawyer they won't be giving you trouble.
    • Ravenwood
      Ravenwood Bunnyhugger

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      I hope not.  I talked to the lawyers today, and they are on board.  Hopefully, I will get money soon before I lose everything I worked so hard for.  Ah, well.  My husband and I are doing as well as we can.  Thanks!
  • Bunnyhugger
    Bunnyhugger Ravenwood

    Posted

    You will get it.  The government doesn't want to be bothered messing with lawyers.
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