Anonymous
- Date posted
- 5y ago
stephystephy
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I am in a tough sitch too, trying to get disability under my mother (well, we both are.) App process is so confusing :( We were also looking for similar housing. You can go to a different office as long as it is near enough. Your assigned office doesn't have to be the only one you work with. I'm sorry you're going through a tough time. The housing is really limited, but there is always a chance you can be approved for housing elsewhere!
djsognaldjsognal
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Do what you've gotta do. Can't put a price on your mental health ♥
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Thanks for replying, djsognal. I think “doing what I have to do” means selling my MacBook Pro, my new pro bike, my underground vinyl collectible toys, and other electronics. I’m super bummed that this is the realization, but I am afraid another suicide attempt will occur if I keep living here. Real talk, huh? Thanks again.
djsognaldjsognal
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Of course. Easier said than done. I live with my grandma. Lived with my parents a year ago. They put a tremendous strain on my mental health. But as soon as I can get a stable job I'm getting out of there because it's worth it. You'll be happier, I'm sure :)
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 5y ago
Thanks for replying, augustonyx! My sister is applying for disability right now, too, and is having a hard time. I’ve heard from two people now that several years ago, social security administration approved too many applications and now it’s like a pendulum where they are denying just as many to balance it out. I know a man that lost both his legs to diabetes that was denied disability benefits. How is that fair? Everything government program-related is confusing, in my opinion, but I’ve found applying for and getting disability to be the worst. I applied in 2009 and was approved my first try, which is something I’ve learned doesn’t happen often. I am grateful for that, at least, but it’s like you have to either choose to go back to work forever or stay on disability forever. The process of trying to go back to work is ridiculous. I had my own apartment for 5 years and was under a section 8 voucher for a year. The minute I tried to get a part time job, they took it away and I was forced to get a full time job or go back on disability and live with my parents. They don’t give you enough money to survive on. This is my third time being offered housing and I am going to do everything I can to keep it this time. Thanks for the tip on the different offices! :) I live in a fairly small city where safe, clean, and affordable housing is nearly impossible to come by. This apartment is all of that and then some. And it’s 2 bedrooms when I really only need a studio! I don’t want to live anywhere else in my state right now, but I may have to. I wish you and your mother the best of luck on your applications. Persistence and endurance is the name of the game with social security administration.
stephystephy
- Date posted
- 5y ago
I really wish you and your sister the best in your quest (because it really is a full on quest) to receive your monetary/housing benefits. I had no idea about the SSA approving too many! Crazy. I can't believe a part-time job caused you to lose your benefits! From what I understand, people can earn up to a certain amount per month working, and it sounds like someone in charge screwed up. It's such an unfair balancing act trying to afford housing and have enough left for necessities under disability. Thank you for wishing us luck! I believe at least my mother will be approved.
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