Thx for your reply

As I said in my post that I've had "recent confrontations" as I live in an urban environment that's densely populated, we have a homeless problem, some crazed folks walking the streets, and some generally uptight & angry people living here.

I had two problems, that happened two days in a row, with two different people and I admit it has me a little on edge (ruminating on it somewhat). Thankfully nothing came to violence but when these things happen it really drives home how much I need to get out of this place, and how little I can do about it under my financial condition.

I've been retired about 7 yrs now and I am on permanent disability SSI with a fixed income that is way below the poverty level, I supplement it with an IRA I draw from that is not very large, and not even close to being able to buy a home.

I try to eat well but sleep has been a difficult thing after having this spine problem. With no job to get to I do have the luxury to sleep in if I need to, as I do suffer from insomnia over pain issues. I don't live off pain meds so it has been a challenge at times, but I manage.