in response to 2nd Chances...
Hello, You are most welcome .. I'm glad I could help in some way, even if it's only a small bit of assistance, at least it's a start, and well, just having that provides some hope. There is help out there, but it's often hard to find and we really have to be persistent and jump thru hoops in order to get assistance. I know how very frustrating it can be, especially when a person and their circumstance has to fit neatly in a "box" in order to be provided anything, and well, we are human beings with many different needs and we don't normally fit perfectly in a little pre-determined box, whatever the situation. Even while we may not find a perfect answer right away, it's empowering to know what is available, that we are not alone ... we then don't feel so helpless, hopeless, lost and frozen in fear, at least this has been my experience. I certainly can relate to trying to survive off of SSDI, and while it's usually greater in value than SSI, it's still a struggle and a balancing act of sorts. Please feel free to message me anytime. I usually check my messages here once a day. May I ask, what is your disability and health problems? It's often very reassuring and validating to share your story with others in a similar pair of shoes, ... one can sympathize but never truly empathize unless they too have experienced a very similar struggle. Anyways, welcome to Aidpage and I do hope we get to chat again in the future. I also have a blog about chronic illness, if you haven't taken a look already ... you may find it to be very familiar :) ADVOCATING FOR HEALTH: The Many Faces of Health & Illness
Many blessings of health, energy, strength, love, laughter and wisdom to you and your daughter, Cat
