Angie/SSD=life below poverty level in my case..BUT Thank GOD 4 the USA..

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Angie - I remember when I joined last October, you were so incredibly stressed

and scared and just miserable. You have really come a long way in 6 months

time.

And your financial situation hasn't changed much for the better. I am still

praying for you to get your disability. I know you will, it's just a question

of when. Anyway, just wanted to give you a pat on the back for your improved

outlook on life. Take care.

Jeanne in WI

Thank you , you gave me some encouragement. I have been on zero income

for 7 months now. I've got lawyers and everything filed. Only 'income' I have

right now is food stamps. I've been paying the rent and utilities with money

from my 401k. Since the markets have tanked; my 401k is way smaller than it

was; which means we'll run out of money a lot sooner than we should have.

But I'm here. We're getting by.

The thing is; I'm happier than I've been in forever!

The point of my ramble is that hope is what gets you through. I started out

worrying myself sicker; literally; 24/7. But now I just take it a day at a

time; and each month we get thru without too much problem is a victory. Next

month is next month. OK so I generally do get a little anxious around the

first of the month; but not like I used to.

Angie Harley Mama Double-D

Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow

skiing, camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong

Snappers member, LFA Advocate, independent, opinionated, outspoken, and open

minded.