(((chalmette)))

Wow..I'm so sorry you're having to deal with all of this.

What strikes me is how strong you sound despite the pile of crap you are trying to wade through. You sound really determined to keep going, which is a beautiful thing.

I don't think you need an external system to keep going, you can absolutely take that into your own hands. I would highly recommend creating a support network of people in your life that can be there for you when you need them. That way, budget crisis or no, you will always have the support we all need.

Maybe instead of a weekly session, you and a few friends pop in a yoga DVD and have a weekly, healthy stress-relief session of your own. And its very economical.

I'd love to see you write more about all of this....for very selfish reasons. I think you have an amazing story, and that stories like this need to be told. A letter to the government might not help, but a blog or a book or a newspaper article just might.

Many, many hugs to you.