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BlackSkimmer

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27. How did you get tricked into moving there?

Wed Jan 26, 2022, 02:27 PM

Jan 2022

A friend of mine is in a similar situation, except she thought it was a better part of town. It isn’t.

I’ll tell her she’s not alone.

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This may be it [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 OP

Please know you are not alone. MyMission Jan 2022 #1

Speaking as someone who lost a fiance to suicide femmedem Jan 2022 #2

My uncle had to hire a Social Security disability attorney Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #3

My sister had to do this. blueinredohio Jan 2022 #14

The do NOT automatically reject everyone the first time. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2022 #16

I agree with this. My mother was initially rejected rsdsharp Jan 2022 #18

Also, is your car fixable if you had the funds? femmedem Jan 2022 #4

Ie expect many DU's would contribute to a Go Fund 3Hotdogs Jan 2022 #5

Me too. I would. n/t femmedem Jan 2022 #8

+1 chowder66 Jan 2022 #34

I'm so sorry XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #6

Sending you my best DU vibes Wicked Blue Jan 2022 #7

Set up a GoFundMe Caliman73 Jan 2022 #9

A lot of us would be willing to help if you do a GoFundMe. It can really add up. kysrsoze Jan 2022 #15

My mom wrote a note telling all of us we would be way better off. She was wrong. LizBeth Jan 2022 #10

What's the problem with the car? mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2022 #11

(((HUGS))) vanlassie Jan 2022 #12

You can appeal the SS. Mz Pip Jan 2022 #13

I just got an attorney for my appeal XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #21

Yes and with a win, get backpay mzmolly Jan 2022 #33

Money is the smallest thing one can give, and sometimes it is everything. blm Jan 2022 #17

No one will be better off with you gone. You are needed. You must FIGHT for your benefits. LoisB Jan 2022 #19

You are not alone Ferryboat Jan 2022 #20

No one would be better off. We will help you. Please set up go fund me. onecaliberal Jan 2022 #22

+1 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2022 #23

Call 1--800-273-8255 and ask for help. sinkingfeeling Jan 2022 #24

It's not a useless life. Baitball Blogger Jan 2022 #25

A giant DU meetup XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #30

DU keeps me sane too. Baitball Blogger Jan 2022 #31

I wish I was home. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #40

My doctors here are great XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #42

Ahh... I love Long Beach! OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #45

It's such bullshit XanaDUer2 Jan 2022 #46

Minnesota is a hard place for those not used to it iemanja Jan 2022 #51

If you return to NC let me know. JanMichael Jan 2022 #57

Have you reached out to the disability community for help with Social Security? thucythucy Jan 2022 #26

How did you get tricked into moving there? BlackSkimmer Jan 2022 #27

Because we were led to believe that it would be an 'all for one' scenario. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #41

If you've cared for people, made them smile, comforted them - you are a useful person electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #28

I have no idea if I have done any of that. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #43

You are loved and needed cally Jan 2022 #29

Depression lies to you. Your mate is not better off without you. mzmolly Jan 2022 #32

OldBaldy1701E, you are not alone. crickets Jan 2022 #35

Stay with us Baldy budkin Jan 2022 #36

I'm in Minnesota and suffer from depression iemanja Jan 2022 #37

They could not help because of our housing situation. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #44

Did you already call them? iemanja Jan 2022 #48

I should add iemanja Jan 2022 #50

What that will 'trigger' is a SWAT team kicking in my door. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #62

Well, that's a different matter iemanja Jan 2022 #63

Don't do anything rash, Baldy. roamer65 Jan 2022 #38

UPDATE for those who might be interested. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #39

To your reply back to me 1) you're a DU member so you've been helpful to us DU'rs! electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #47

Dear, dear Baldy. Does your husband know you are so close to ending it? femmedem Jan 2022 #49

I used to believe in that social contract as well. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #54

I believe femmedem has a good point... "am I not my brother's(& sister's) keeper?" electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #52

I forgot to add OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #53

I'm glad it helps a little to see so many people rooting for you and trying to help. femmedem Jan 2022 #55

I am glad you mentioned that. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #64

please set up a gofundme Skittles Jan 2022 #56

What's the issue with the car? hamsterjill Jan 2022 #58

It was the starter. It failed. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #65

Hee hee. Like you, I am female and know a little about cars hamsterjill Jan 2022 #66

Thank you very much. OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #68

I'm an idiot! hamsterjill Jan 2022 #69

Got it. 👍 Keep hanging in there OB! electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #70

That sounds tricky with your car problem ... electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #67

Please please stay with us berniesandersmittens Jan 2022 #59

And, who is paying for it? (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #61

I know what you're going through vercetti2021 Jan 2022 #60

Checking in on you, OB. Pleas give us a "hello". electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #71

Hello OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #72

Ty for popping in... electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #73

How are you doing, OB? dixiechiken1 Feb 2022 #74

Ahh... my favorite Little Feat song... OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #75

This message was self-deleted by its author dixiechiken1 Feb 2022 #76

The only way I keep from killing myself is... I procrastinate my way out of it. TigressDem Feb 2022 #77

Thank you so much for your post. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #78

You are welcome. TigressDem Feb 2022 #79

It sounds as if you are doing way better than I am. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #80

It's easy to compare our insides to someone else's outsides and think they are doing better. TigressDem Feb 2022 #81

Thank you again. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #82

You need a better publicist. (wink) TigressDem Feb 2022 #83

Well, let me explain. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2022 #84

I hear how hard it is. TigressDem Mar 2022 #85