Thank you for your replies… they are helpful to me today as I'm kind of floundering!
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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow
Are you eligible for SSDI? SSI has the income limit, SSDI doesn't.
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I am eligible. I have paid in the appropriate amount over the years, and I make under the Substantial Gainful Activity amount. From what I've read, my social limitations also should cause me to qualify. But I spoke with one of those companies that help people get benefits, and they felt that I would lose the case because I am currently working a few hours a week and self employed. I felt like if they have a 96% success rate and won't accept my case, then there's probably not much hope. I think I might apply anyway, just to start somewhere. Then, if I'm denied maybe I could call somewhere again and see if I could get some legal assistance.
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Originally Posted by CopperStar
I think it's very important to focus on yourself in the here and now, what you need right now, whether it's medication help, therapy support and/or other means of being kind and nurturing to yourself.
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I see what you mean… I guess I'm just worried I'll end up homeless and childless and would like to try to prevent that if possible. Everything ends up being a financial concern, including medication, therapy, etc., although once I'm on my own I'll probably have better health care than I do now, so that's a plus. I feel like I can't really grieve because there is too much to worry about.