I'm on SSI because of CP but it's actually more to do with bipolar. Right now I'm a stay at home mom and my husband "works at home as a web designer", and I'll take that lie as my son gets older. Our family knows I'm on SSI but for CP.

I know others feel we take advantage of the system. I also remind myself how little the amount is, how much our meds would cost w/o it, how hard it is for us to try to re-certify and how many times we've actually been homeless getting assistance. I'm not saying I tell people but I try not to be embarrassed.