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About DanaM

DanaM started this conversation
Aug 22, 2008

Hi everyone,

 I am dana and I am desperate. I was let go from my job on April 16th 2008 because I had contracted MRSA and they were afraid that I would pass it on to the elderly that I work with. Unemployment denied me do to "disability" and SSI is taking there sweet time in processing my application.

 Oh did I mention that I have a bone marrow disease that will never go away without some type of chemotherapy, which right now I do not need as of yesterday? I need to have and MRI for something new that is going on with my spine/tailbone or I can't afford my medications for my fibroidmyalgia, MRSA, pain or asprin for that fact. I can't pay my bills or car insurance. Thank god my car is paid for but without a car I can not look for work. My health insurance premium is 584.00 for now.

 I need help and have no where to turn..... My MOTHER has been so awesome in helping out, but I am a grown woman and shouldn't drown my mother of her savings as she is getting ready to retired in January. I don't know what to do anymore......What does one do? I have never been in this position... I have prayed and prayed, applied for job after job, now i am selling my jewelry that was suppose to go to my grandchildren one day.  I am only 40 years old  and started working when I was 13. I have NEVER not worked a day in my life.. Could someone send me some suggestions...I don't know what to do....I feel like I am laying in the road waiting for a semi to run me over......

I know the lord does not put more on our shoulder than we can handle...Maybe that's why my tailbone is killing me.....

 I am not looking for a handout. I am just looking for a hand UP. Or some type of guidance on how to keep positive when your world is spinning out of control.

God help me please.....

I love everyone here and thank you all for your upbeat positive ENERGY and PRAYERS

 

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ricardog
Sep 3, 2008

First of all, don't give up. You can do it. You must remain positive and keep looking forward and not back. 

How old is your son and how long does he have to finish school? Does he have a part-time job to help with money and bills?

Now when it comes to you, what are you doing to find a job. It doesn't matter what kind of job it is. You need to get one. Yes, your health is not stable. But what are you doing to keep yourself healthly? Drink water, getting sleep, eating right?

In Texas help in medical clinics are available that specialize in certain aliments. Does Flordia have that? 

If SSI is taking so long. How long have you been waiting? There suppose to speed up things if they know of the diease of the patient.

Remember that all attorney's need to give you free legal advice for the first 30 minutes. I"m sure a SSI attonery can help in your area.

Best of luck and you can do it. You know you. You've gotten this far, you can make it further... 

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jayjay1
Sep 3, 2008

HI Dane,my name is margie.I also am going through a hard time in my life.I lost my job of nine years,when I had a meantal breakdown.I also live in Florida and there are no programs to help.no one will help me because I dont have a job.I am glad that I found someone that i can talk to. god bless you and i hope we both can find help.

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DanaM
Aug 23, 2008

I thank god for this morning as I am able to get out of bed without wanting to crawl back into it. I thank god for all of you wonderful people who have stopped by to lend your support. I Thank God that he has guided me to Aidpage.

 

God Bless all of you

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