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In reply to the discussion: This may be it [View all]Bluethroughu
(6,051 posts)3. My uncle had to hire a Social Security disability attorney
And was told they automatically reject you the first time, then maybe the second rejection but the third time you will get it if warranted, and will give you back pay in lump some to pay for when you were technically disabled, leading to double digit check. A attorney will usually work for a % of that check so u don't have out of pocket costs.
Call the county and ask about a local ride program to get you through and if there are any grant programs available to fix your car.
Sometimes it's hard to deal with the cards your dealt, but you can get through this, my husband always says you can open any door, all you need is a little time and pressure.
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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
No one will be better off with you gone. You are needed. You must FIGHT for your benefits.
LoisB
Jan 2022
#19
Have you reached out to the disability community for help with Social Security?
thucythucy
Jan 2022
#26
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
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
I believe femmedem has a good point... "am I not my brother's(& sister's) keeper?"
electric_blue68
Jan 2022
#52
I'm glad it helps a little to see so many people rooting for you and trying to help.
femmedem
Jan 2022
#55
The only way I keep from killing myself is... I procrastinate my way out of it.
TigressDem
Feb 2022
#77
It's easy to compare our insides to someone else's outsides and think they are doing better.
TigressDem
Feb 2022
#81