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OldBaldy1701E

(7,710 posts)
20. "I'm 55, disabled, and pretty much broke."
Sun Feb 9, 2025, 10:25 PM
Feb 9

Yep. I am right there with you. Sixty, disabled (the Social Security Administration says I am disabled, but they won't do anything to help me), and completely broke. Not in the modern 'down to my last $1000' broke, but the traditional 'I don't have two pennies to rub together' broke. Hell, I am now in the position where I occasionally have to decide between medications and food. I doubt I will go to the doctor again because I cannot afford it, even with this joke of an insurance policy I have.

But, one thing to hold onto is that everything will not burn. Some of it will, because we are too far gone to not have that happen (and because some of it needs to, to be honest about it, although it is not the things that the rethugs want to burn), but I want to believe that Americans won't literally stand there and watch the entire thing burn because of an outdated and unrealistic desire for 'decorum'.

'I have nothing to offer anyone.' I have said this many times in the past six or so years. However, this is an incorrect statement. We have plenty to offer others. It is just that no one wants to hear any of it.

Their loss. Not yours. Remember that.

I wish I had something more uplifting to say, but I am where you are. However, always know you have a sympathetic ear here. At least we can rot together.

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I get it. I just don't think you will lose health coverage, if for no other reason than plenty of GOPers are in same Silent Type Feb 8 #1
I agree, I don't think they will take healthcare away. LiberalLoner Feb 8 #3
A monk running from a tiger comes to a precipice.... WheelWalker Feb 8 #2
Beautiful answer! LiberalLoner Feb 8 #4
๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ sheshe2 Feb 8 #5
I'm 62 and disabled by MS. And wondering if the cancer I was treated for last year will come back soon or not. I just LiberalLoner Feb 8 #6
And during these darkest of days, we should always remember....we are not alone! Missoula Coyote Choir... LiberalLoner Feb 8 #8
Thank you FirstLight Feb 8 #9
If there are only 'bits' to be had... OldBaldy1701E Feb 9 #19
I'm so sorry. To explain, I grew up being abused in pretty much every way. I never felt safe. LiberalLoner Feb 10 #21
And, I apologize for how harsh that now sounds. OldBaldy1701E Feb 10 #23
No worries! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—. I hope your day is a good one too! Although I am freaking out today, LiberalLoner Feb 10 #24
The last few days have been. OldBaldy1701E Feb 10 #25
They've been rough, that's the truth. LiberalLoner Feb 10 #26
Get a pencil and paper and write down 5 times in your life that were your proudest moments. multigraincracker Feb 8 #7
I know what you mean! BigmanPigman Feb 8 #10
Love all of you here, so much. I just love you guys and I am glad you are here. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ LiberalLoner Feb 8 #11
I feel the same way. The support forums have become so much Mike 03 Feb 9 #14
FirstLight kozar Feb 8 #12
Man do I empathize. Try to hang on until spring. Mike 03 Feb 9 #13
Hey you, just checking in on you, how are you feeling today? ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’™ LiberalLoner Feb 9 #15
workin' on it... trying to motivate to shoft my surroundings... FirstLight Feb 9 #16
Even just one little thing can start a cycle of positivity! LiberalLoner Feb 9 #17
Hey I wanted to ask you, have you ever noticed that in movies, when they have candles, LiberalLoner Feb 9 #18
"I'm 55, disabled, and pretty much broke." OldBaldy1701E Feb 9 #20
Hey, FirstLight and everyone else, how are you doing today? Please check in! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™ LiberalLoner Feb 10 #22
Still here, still breathing, still trying to heal FirstLight Feb 10 #27
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