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I kinda think that oftentimes, that it just may be our own mindset, which picks up on the negativities that others are speaking. See, we are the one's that have a negative self image problem, of ourselves. Why shouldn't we? I mean like we are now somehow "damaged goods", of no use anymore. This isn't true but it's how we feel about ourselves.
We're in shock to find ourselves in this predicament. How could, or why, did this happen to me? What did I do that was so wrong, to put me here in this place of uselessness? We AREN"T useless folks, we DO have purpose, and use, it's just in different areas than before, that's all.
Then, we try to somehow, to navigate the System's confusing roadblocks to try and get some help, just so that we can survive, and have a roof over our heads, and food in our bellies. The Government set up these systems of help and assistance for people just like us. So STOP feeling guilty for signing up for these various programs.
The politicians spouting off on TV? It's all rhetoric and a smokescreen. SSDI, SSI, Medicare, and Medicaid have been around around for years. They are in place for folks that have disabilities. That's us, you, and me, and countless others who find themselves now disabled
As far as folks kvetching about how EVERYBODY should be working? Trying to make us feel guilty because we can't work for whatever the reason? Keep this in mind - There are thousands of able-bodied folks out there, NOT WORKING, and they are relying on a Gov't program call Unemployment. I know of at least once, just last year, where Unemployment Benefits were extended. If there aren't any jobs out there, would you care to guess if they'll be exteded again?
I hope I've given us a new viewpoint or so, that will help us to be not so quite as hard on ourselves.
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"It may look easy
When you look at me
But it took years of effort
To become the mess that you see"
~John Fogerty 
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