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Comment from royowen
I only know about Australia dear Karen, and prayer, our social welfare is reasonably generous, a disability pension is good. After the global financial collapse, our superannuation was halved by a guy who didn't know what he was doing, but I will pray Karen, you are still clever. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I only know about Australia dear Karen, and prayer, our social welfare is reasonably generous, a disability pension is good. After the global financial collapse, our superannuation was halved by a guy who didn't know what he was doing, but I will pray Karen, you are still clever. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I worry that with a Republican in charge what little I get will be chopped more. I have faith but I do worry. Karen
Comment from Neonewman
Huge HUGGGGGGS, to you, Karen. You are an incredible talent; I believe you could use this to your advantage. There has to be a way for you to bring in income with short stories. I enjoy them, and I believe everyone else does as well. I wish I had other suggestions for you. I commend you for being so vulnerable. My prayers are sent your way and I know something good will come your way.
God bless,
Steve
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Huge HUGGGGGGS, to you, Karen. You are an incredible talent; I believe you could use this to your advantage. There has to be a way for you to bring in income with short stories. I enjoy them, and I believe everyone else does as well. I wish I had other suggestions for you. I commend you for being so vulnerable. My prayers are sent your way and I know something good will come your way.
God bless,
Steve
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I will take all the prayers and good wishes you can spare. Thanks for the six. This was extremely difficult for me to do. Expose some of my icky secrets. But I was not using a valuable resource. people on here have gone what I have gone through, they might know some stuff I haven't thought of. So, I asked. thanks for the six. Karen
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I hear you and have read the reviews. It looks like a few of them responded with help. Prayers, daily, my friend.
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Thank you sweetie. Karen
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My pleasure, Karen.
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Comment from jim vecchio
Thanks for your bravery in posting this. Getting old is both a blessing, and a curse in some ways. There are ten million places for elderly adults with needs to live and get help, IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY. I was blessed when my wife died and our house had to be sold, my niece stepped in, helped sell the house, and made a Foundtion for my daughter in event I die. My daughter has schizophrenia but is doing well. She just needs help with her meds. There are no homes for smart people with mental illness to live with independence and slight care, only homes for rich adults.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Thanks for your bravery in posting this. Getting old is both a blessing, and a curse in some ways. There are ten million places for elderly adults with needs to live and get help, IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY. I was blessed when my wife died and our house had to be sold, my niece stepped in, helped sell the house, and made a Foundtion for my daughter in event I die. My daughter has schizophrenia but is doing well. She just needs help with her meds. There are no homes for smart people with mental illness to live with independence and slight care, only homes for rich adults.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Thanks for the read and thoughts. I had made my plans for retirement, and a place was picked out and everything. He sold his life insurance policy, got my savings account, and ruined 95% of my collections by selling or mistreatment . He gutted me entirely. When I could not run his company anymore, instead of selling it he let it devolve into nothing with bills against it. I have faith that I will find my answers. I have always coped with what life throws at me. Any ideas are welcome. Karen
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I wanted to sapologize but I was recently hospitslized asnd have fsllen way behind in my writing and messages. My eyesight is alo getting worse. Your words are important to me and I will try to do better in the future. I hope you will continue to review and write.
I am thankful my wife and I promised to be honest and faithful and neither of us ever stayed.
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I hope you get feeling better. Karen
Comment from Cecilia A Heiskary
Karen,
My, my you are a complicated one. This is a great story though. I have resources for Grayson county, but not Collin County. You should try to find out if there is a community center in Plano. They would have a bunch of resources for you. Sorry I can't be of better assistance.
Take care my friend and good luck.
Cecilia
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Karen,
My, my you are a complicated one. This is a great story though. I have resources for Grayson county, but not Collin County. You should try to find out if there is a community center in Plano. They would have a bunch of resources for you. Sorry I can't be of better assistance.
Take care my friend and good luck.
Cecilia
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I thank you for the read. And all help is appreciated. Some folks had ideas I had not thought of. It has been theraputic. Karen
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Good, I am glad you are finding help.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is an incredible story of character and fortitude, Karen! It's written fluently, compellingly and from the heart. I'm afraid I can't help because I'm in the UK but I sincerely hope there are those out there who can. Given your health issues, you deserve the maximum financial help. This entry for the contest is excellent and a strong contender. I wish you all the luck in the world. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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This is an incredible story of character and fortitude, Karen! It's written fluently, compellingly and from the heart. I'm afraid I can't help because I'm in the UK but I sincerely hope there are those out there who can. Given your health issues, you deserve the maximum financial help. This entry for the contest is excellent and a strong contender. I wish you all the luck in the world. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Thank you for reading. This was a very big thing for me. I never let people behind the curtain. But, pride goeth before the fall. I Am getting some good ideas from people, and I wish there was some kind of work I could do from home. I do surveys , but they only net you about $100 a year. Which is $100 more than nothing. I will check the ideas I receive. I have faith, things will work out. My God helps those who help themselves, and I realized I was not using a grand resource. Old folks who knows things. For a smart person, I can be plenty dumb. Thanks for the read. Karen
Comment from Tim Margetts
Hugs won't help, my friend. But I shall send them anyway because I can.
With Mr T aiming to cut off Medicare and downgrade all other welfare, I would personally say, get the hell out of dodge and leave the sinking ship while you can :/
I know what you mean about pain meds, I tried so many until the only option I had left would have left me in a virtual zombie state. So I live with the pain.
Tim x
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Hugs won't help, my friend. But I shall send them anyway because I can.
With Mr T aiming to cut off Medicare and downgrade all other welfare, I would personally say, get the hell out of dodge and leave the sinking ship while you can :/
I know what you mean about pain meds, I tried so many until the only option I had left would have left me in a virtual zombie state. So I live with the pain.
Tim x
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I did something I never do, and that is show myself warts and all. Yep, I have had bad times, and I worry. I am getting some new ideas, and I will try them. I will get through this. The big thing is that I admitted I don't know it all, and I worry like everyone else.. Who knew? Thanks for the read. Karen
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Karen, I know you recently moved closer to your sisters, I assume they are helping you? I thought you had found housing you could afford long-term. Sorry to hear that may not be the case.
The only thing that comes to my mind is Meals on Wheels, which would allow you at least one meal a day. Have you Googled agencies in your area that can offer assistance? I imagine you have.
I wish that I could help more. You could try setting up a Go-fund-me page, as there seems to always be people who will donate to those.
I'm not sure why you mentioned you intelligence, but since you did, maybe there is a job you can do from home that requires a good mind. I wish you the best. And I wish I knew more about your area and how to help.
Keep us updated.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Karen, I know you recently moved closer to your sisters, I assume they are helping you? I thought you had found housing you could afford long-term. Sorry to hear that may not be the case.
The only thing that comes to my mind is Meals on Wheels, which would allow you at least one meal a day. Have you Googled agencies in your area that can offer assistance? I imagine you have.
I wish that I could help more. You could try setting up a Go-fund-me page, as there seems to always be people who will donate to those.
I'm not sure why you mentioned you intelligence, but since you did, maybe there is a job you can do from home that requires a good mind. I wish you the best. And I wish I knew more about your area and how to help.
Keep us updated.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I appreciate the read and ideas. I have contacted meals on on wheels. But, I think since I have snap now, I may not Qualify. A Go fund me page? People do this? Good grief. I have found a few more places to call. I will find what I need. I have faith. The big thing was admitting I need help. That was very hard for me.
And admitting that big brain and all, I was duped yet again in the game of love. I was dumb as a stump. Thanks for your ideas. Karen
Comment from Sanku
I am sorry you are going through this kind of trauma. I am in India so i have no idea about the type of help you'd need .Have you tried writing jobs? editing etc? Have you tried sending some of your stories to magazines...
Pray that you'd soon be able to find some solution..
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I am sorry you are going through this kind of trauma. I am in India so i have no idea about the type of help you'd need .Have you tried writing jobs? editing etc? Have you tried sending some of your stories to magazines...
Pray that you'd soon be able to find some solution..
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Thank you for reading me story. It was very hard for me to admit I needed help. I very rarely admit that. And, also to admit that big brain and all, I got used by someone supposed to love me so very badly. Most submissions require a fee. If you know of those that do not, let me know. I have sent stuff in the past. Karen
Comment from LJbutterfly
It sounds as though your worst fears have already happened. You have given an open, honest, heartfelt account of some of your traumatic experiences. There are organizations that offer assistance to seniors. I can name possibilities, but you would have to do some research on line, and make some phone calls. Try:
American Association of Retired People (AARP)
financial assistance
social activities
health-related services
special discounts
Salvation Army of America
Meals on wheels America
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Federal program administered by each state that provides cash grants
to help pay for heat (contact your State Office for the Aging)
Every state has an Aging Services Division that helps seniors with home and community based services including home health aides, help with household chores, transportation to shopping and medical appointments and counseling on what might help you most.
I'm glad you already receive SNAP and I hope SSI comes through. I will keep you in my prayers that your golden years actually turn gold.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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It sounds as though your worst fears have already happened. You have given an open, honest, heartfelt account of some of your traumatic experiences. There are organizations that offer assistance to seniors. I can name possibilities, but you would have to do some research on line, and make some phone calls. Try:
American Association of Retired People (AARP)
financial assistance
social activities
health-related services
special discounts
Salvation Army of America
Meals on wheels America
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
Federal program administered by each state that provides cash grants
to help pay for heat (contact your State Office for the Aging)
Every state has an Aging Services Division that helps seniors with home and community based services including home health aides, help with household chores, transportation to shopping and medical appointments and counseling on what might help you most.
I'm glad you already receive SNAP and I hope SSI comes through. I will keep you in my prayers that your golden years actually turn gold.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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I have tried most of these, but you mentioned a few new ones. That you form the bottom of my pea picking heart. I should have asked a lot earlier, But the sin of pride lurks within me. I am unused to asking for help.
I am glad I finally did, I am getting more ideas for my list. Thanks so much. karen
Comment from karenina
Hi, Karen. Thanks for being so open and honest about your situation. I wish I knew about specific programs in Texas that may be of help to you.
Here in Massachusetts we have resource counselors at our senior centers in each town who are there to introduce us to any program that we may qualify for.
I've applied for subsidized senior housing in my town. The estimated wait time is three years and I have one year on the list...
It would be a Godsend to get in because rent is one third of total income, with no security deposit or last months rent required, and utilities are included!
There are special circumstances such as disability, threat of eviction or imminent homelessness that move you above the standard applications.
I know Texas has a LIHEAP program (I checked) through which you can apply for fuel assistance and emergency rental assistance, as well.
Try calling 211. Texas has that number to inquire about any other resources that could help you.
Inquire in your town about any faith based assistance. In our area the local chapter of Salvation Army also has fuel and rental assistance...
You should be able to get meals at or from your local Senior Center. Ours are $2.00 a meal per day and they will deliver them to our apartment through "Meals on Wheels". -- These are full meals and go a long way stretching our food budget.
If I think of anything else I'll be sure to contact you!
I'm worried these programs will become more scarce under the new administration, so make the calls as soon as you can!
I also live solely on Social Security, and I don't know how the government expects us to survive!
Karenina
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Hi, Karen. Thanks for being so open and honest about your situation. I wish I knew about specific programs in Texas that may be of help to you.
Here in Massachusetts we have resource counselors at our senior centers in each town who are there to introduce us to any program that we may qualify for.
I've applied for subsidized senior housing in my town. The estimated wait time is three years and I have one year on the list...
It would be a Godsend to get in because rent is one third of total income, with no security deposit or last months rent required, and utilities are included!
There are special circumstances such as disability, threat of eviction or imminent homelessness that move you above the standard applications.
I know Texas has a LIHEAP program (I checked) through which you can apply for fuel assistance and emergency rental assistance, as well.
Try calling 211. Texas has that number to inquire about any other resources that could help you.
Inquire in your town about any faith based assistance. In our area the local chapter of Salvation Army also has fuel and rental assistance...
You should be able to get meals at or from your local Senior Center. Ours are $2.00 a meal per day and they will deliver them to our apartment through "Meals on Wheels". -- These are full meals and go a long way stretching our food budget.
If I think of anything else I'll be sure to contact you!
I'm worried these programs will become more scarce under the new administration, so make the calls as soon as you can!
I also live solely on Social Security, and I don't know how the government expects us to survive!
Karenina
Comment Written 22-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2025
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Thanks for the read. This was a difficult thing for me to do. Asking for help. Admitting I need it. I can count on one hand the times I have done that. I was not using a valuable resource. Old people who know things.
I will find what I need, I have faith. I have been able to make another list. There are good ideas out there.
Love to you and yours. Karen
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You've probably already done everything I've suggested. Anyway, I took you seriously and hope you shake every cage in Texas to find programs that can and should assist!
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I will. Thanks again. Karen
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