[QUOTE=divine1966;6883831]I think it’s a perfectly sane idea to move. I think it’s great! I’d go for it. I am not sure about logistics at the moment as I am a bit tired. But it’s totally doable!

I was a bit shocked your ex left you with nothing. What kind of judge ruled on that? Did you not ask for half of his retirement savings or spousal support or something . I don’t know anyone who could leave their ex wife with nothing even if they wanted to. Unless you didn’t ask or had a horrible lawyer.

Are you younger than SS age or receiving SS? I find it crazy you don’t qualify for any assistance with no or very little income and nothing left to you after your marriage.

I wonder if you are moving to the area with public transportation you could just sell you truck. It would save you some money not owning a car if it’s possible. It’s a huge saving!

Overall it sounds exciting.






Thanks for checking in.


I deleted most of this reply because I don't want to go over the past and how I got to this point. It isn't helpful. I need a solution based attitude. Now is not the time for reflection and regret.


There is hardly anywhere in America one can get along without a vehicle. I won't be living in a big city...and besides, I am high risk for Covid19 and at this time don't want to be dependent on public transportation. To not have a vehicle is really to slide towards homelessness. I still want to work and without a vehicle it would really limit opportunities. Finally, everywhere public transportation is being cut and that is going to be very hard for people who depend on it to get to jobs. (My vehicle is paid for and barely costs anything to maintain. Older vehicles are very basic...very little electronics...no computer stuff. So easy to maintain. Key is keeping it maintained. I am losing my beloved mechanic. But my son is trained and can do most repairs.)


I found out the eligibility limits for public assistance today and it is shocking. Around $780 a month. Okay...who the hell is living on $780 a month??? Maybe someone who was lucky enough to get into senior housing or affordable housing but now the wait list is for years. Someone told me...four to five years.


No one can live on $780 a month even WITH public existence.


I am tired, too. All of this is going to get worse when unemployed lose that additional $600 a month end of July.