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Originally Posted by intergalactictraveler
My wife has been the one dispensing the emotional and verbal abuse but by time I figured it out, I was too sick to work anymore, quickly was approved for SSDI, but not enough to live independently. My money goes to me but she likes to tweak my nose by reminding me how much money she has in the bank. (She's retired federal.) And she still doesn't understand why our marriage is just a hollow shell nor does she want to learn about bipolar illness. As she told me, last year, "If you want to leave, go ahead. You'll be broke and homeless." That's her way of reminding me that I signed a prenup 20 years ago. She was afraid I was marrying her for her money. I married her because I loved her and I thought she loved me...or so I thought.
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A lot of decent apartments are rented on an income sliding scale. I am sure some crappy places are too - but in the area I live in where the town is small, and crime rate is pretty non-existent - a person can get a nice place for like 10% of their income.
You should independently check with your county to find out if there are such places, and what your options are.
You ARE NOT without choices. Although this life would be harder. I don't have a car for example, and I miss the freedom of driving. Some people weigh their choices and prefer to have more financial comfort then a life riding the poverty line. But our wonderful country helps those less fortunate. I don't get to eat steak, I don't get to eat out for that matter. I couldn't afford to smoke, drink or do drugs if I wanted to. But I am independent, and I can make my own choices within my limited sphere. And after my roller coaster life, I consider these small benefits a blessing.