[Trilby]

mari, when your SSDI did come through, how much did you get, lump sum? For some reason I'm thinking 23,000$ American; could be wrong, though. the fact that you allowed a man to manipulate you out of that money is no one's fault but your own. Myself, I've never had more than 6,000$ at one time.

Via your own logic, it is up to the average tax-payer to come through for you despite your hideous mistakes via personal relationships: Ok. Obviously, those tax-payers did just that by sending you cash donations. Good for them.

The fact that you are very intelligent and literate and articulate makes me think two things: #1) you are better off, educationally and socially, than the average American worker; and #2) you could, if you wanted, get off the dole very, very easily with virtually no tax on your current brain condition. Can't recall what day it is? Hire someone for 20.00/day to remind you. Even better-get a watch that tells the time/date/moon phase. Can't figure out the right route to take? get a cab; make those who hire you for your expert knowledge pay for it OR, get a GPS or similar. With all of your expertise and knowledge, it's kind of a slap in the face to those who need you that you don't work to the very best of your ability.

You COULD be productive if you wished. But, you don't wish.


I'm sorry things are so hideous for you. Perhaps you could make things better by applying all that logic and vocabulary AND ability to changing policy nation-wide.

I do know a thing or two about people on disability. Actually, more than a thing or two. I realize I am in Ohio, but Ohioans on disability enjoy so much more than you present...and I think (THINK--don't know) Colorado is richer than Ohio.


If Colorado is NOt RICHER than Ohio, I beg, on my disabled knees, for mercy.