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Cake day: October 11th, 2024

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  • I’m sorry you’re going through this. Most people in my neighborhood are aged beyond their years, have one or more physical ability challenges and don’t get disability. Most of us exhausted appeals, gave up after some years, or never bothered because even seeing a doctor and being compliant to prove a claim literally takes food out of mouths. Those who do get it are profoundly mentally challenged with illness or otherwise (I live in the USA and am being deliberately vague), or have terminal conditions. The money doesn’t make ends meet without a second income in the household. We just muddle through as best we can and help each other, even when it challenges ourselves more. And maybe those who should get it but don’t are being granted some small favor in the current administration, at least for right now.

    I don’t know where you are, but if you can get yourself disability benefits I would recommend getting the process started, because you never know when the opportunity will disappear, and because a physical network of humans is essential, even if only from free support groups. I know it’s challenging, but the idea is to have a support network in place so if anything changes, you may have a neighbor who can take you to the shops for food or toiletries, or to a doctor appointment, and general moral support. Plus it offers you an opportunity to realize there is still goodness in the world.

    Wishing you the best.



















  • My major part paid of a community project is finished. I learned a lot about myself during this time. Now it’s time to rest and process for a bit, get neglected personal projects back on track, before the next as yet unknown thing. I still have a roof over my head, food in the kitchen, energy to prepare it, and internet to converse with good people who help me broaden my horizons. Life is good.