Dear Person,

Don't worry about the financial mess of your Dad... our country still has to cover him somehow, in a program called ssi or some other type of welfare.

The good news is it takes this off your shoulders somewhat, and puts in on his social worker, which he needs, to work out his current situation.

So, like I said, spend a day with senior network or senior services in your area - you have no idea the programs available to your Dad because you are young and do not know what older Americans have been fighting for - which is care for all older Americans.

Some things are easy to establish. So if you start now, by the time you leave for school, your Dads' situation will be one less thing you have to worry about. You are next of kin so it is your responsibility to get him enrolled in some program to support him and his healthcare. You will get a primary care Dr. for him, and after that, you can go back to school with a clear head.

The senior network groups are free and helpful, will tell you what will work best for your Dad, and what entitlement programs he can utilize, no matter how poor he is or ever was, he is still able to qualify for something. They will help you figure it out.

After this, going back to school should be a breeze, right?

After all, it looks like being home, with your dad in his depressing state, and his financial
situation equally as bad, and the familiarity of where and how much you miss your Mom, and the dysfunction of your family, that you are alone when it comes to them .... this would depress anyone, Dear.

Soon, you will extricate yourself from the condition at home, and find a way not to repeat further long term stays there. An occasional visit is nice, to have to stay under that roof, in the future, may not be an option for you ... at least not next year!

Bless your ever-loving heart, Dear J

peace and love,
nightbird