Guest guest Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 here here !!!! kudos! And all that jazz too...Good for you. I do not apologize either for drawing on SSI, the money my spouse worked so hard for and paid into the system those many yrs. The world is not designed for us. I do not give up, and in 3 months I see my self searching for a job, because that's prob how long my spouse has. It won't be easy, but for now those SSI checks are designed for us, or we wouldn't be taking them. They save our lives. Kim said: I don't apologize for drawing disability. It exists specifically for people like me. I *do* have life skills--I feed and dress myself, I cook, pay my bills (as much as my limited income will allow, anyway). I also " contribute to society " --I'm " contributing " now. My words might have an effect on someone who reads them. My music is a " contribution, " though I don't get paid for it--yet. I did my time in the working world--not only did I earn next to nothing, I was emotionally unsuited for most jobs out there. I landed in a psych hospital because one job caused a complete mental breakdown. When I worked civil service I would do my tasks silently, then come home and sob endlessly. I, quite frankly, don't need that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Kim wrote: >The world is not designed for us. I do not give up, and in 3 months I see >my self searching for a job, because that's prob how long my spouse has. >It won't be easy, but for now those SSI checks are designed for us, or we >wouldn't be taking them. >They save our lives. Will you still be able to get social security? After my father died, my mother got social security for us (kids) until we were...18, I think it was. She worked full-time, also. But at least the soc. security helped a bit. That was a long time ago, of course. I hope you will at least keep getting social security. Jane - wishing Kim and her family had much more support than this country is willing to begrudge them :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 Jane wrote: > Will you still be able to get social security? After my > father died, my mother got social security for us (kids) > until we were...18, I think it was. She worked full-time, > also. But at least the soc. security helped a bit. That > was a long time ago, of course. I hope you will at least > keep getting social security. > Jane - wishing Kim and her family had much more support > than this country is willing to begrudge them :-( Better look into this, . I think Jane's right, and you should be able to collect Social Security benefits until your youngest is 18, or longer if (they) attend college. Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 I believe his 'big' check ends The bread and butter, so to speak. The kids may get one each, totalling 286, between then, thats 143 for the two. I dont know about mine, which is 143. If they get it and I work, (I must!) and will try to do college...that will be school clothes and the like. Hopefully I will be extremely busy.I dont expect anyone here to know what to say. I wouldnt. Dont be concerned. His redlight's been waking us up a lot.A warning.I mean a person can " t go too long on 16% lung function.He loses function at a rate of 7% in 3 months time, thats been the routine thus far. prepared, preparing, kim jane asked: Will you still be able to get social security? After my father died, my mother got social security for us (kids) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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