I am the Moron I mentioned in subject in case it wasn't clear.
Here goes....
I have no idea if I'm posting on the correct board but I need some advice and other than here, I do not frequent any other disability forums since New Mobility many, many years ago.
:help:
I was injured in 1992 (incomplete 5/6 quad) and my mom basically took care of everything and maybe thought she was helping by giving me nothing but living each day to worry about but she was wrong. Now that I'm in charge of everything, I'm COMPLETELY lost and whenever I attempt to read the government disability websites I just become more frustrated and confused. So much so, that I'm still using the same bed I received when first injured (no motor anymore, springs sticking out and all) among other things that should have been replaced long ago. This is because I just don't know what I'm entitled to or what to do about anything.
My parents are getting old, we may lose our house, I have no financial savings because my parents spent all the money I received in TWO separate settlements and I will not allow myself to be placed in an institution if I lose my home but what choices do I even have??
I have 2 places I could move to that are warm, which I need desperately because winters in NJ leave me trapped in my home due to the severe pain the cold weather creates for me.
The problem is that they are different states. Is it possible for me to move to another state??? How?? Will I lose benefits? Will I have money to live? I'm pretty good with technology and willing to work but that doesn't help me right now.
Many people refer me to websites about some of this but like I said, just more frustration and confusion leading me to feel hopeless and depressed. I don't even know who my monthly checks come from exactly?.SSI? Disability? That's how bad off I am and yes I'm embarrassed about it.
My pain meds have clouded my brain after taking them so long and I find myself easily confused when it comes to trying to learn these things on my own but I'm hoping that's not unsolvable.
I guess I'm hoping there is someone out there who knows about these things and teaches idiots like me how to survive without a lot of family support. Is there?
It took me a long time to finally admit these things and ask for help so please don't criticize me. I honestly would have learned if I had known how difficult it would all be in the future.
I would really like to move to a warm state. My choices are Arizona or Florida but I hear Florida would take away benefits. I have friends that offered a place for me to stay in AZ if I needed and even said they would say I pay rent so there is that.
Any person/place that could help me or any advice would be deeply appreciated!
Thanx in Advance
:thinking:
Here goes....
I have no idea if I'm posting on the correct board but I need some advice and other than here, I do not frequent any other disability forums since New Mobility many, many years ago.
:help:
I was injured in 1992 (incomplete 5/6 quad) and my mom basically took care of everything and maybe thought she was helping by giving me nothing but living each day to worry about but she was wrong. Now that I'm in charge of everything, I'm COMPLETELY lost and whenever I attempt to read the government disability websites I just become more frustrated and confused. So much so, that I'm still using the same bed I received when first injured (no motor anymore, springs sticking out and all) among other things that should have been replaced long ago. This is because I just don't know what I'm entitled to or what to do about anything.
My parents are getting old, we may lose our house, I have no financial savings because my parents spent all the money I received in TWO separate settlements and I will not allow myself to be placed in an institution if I lose my home but what choices do I even have??
I have 2 places I could move to that are warm, which I need desperately because winters in NJ leave me trapped in my home due to the severe pain the cold weather creates for me.
The problem is that they are different states. Is it possible for me to move to another state??? How?? Will I lose benefits? Will I have money to live? I'm pretty good with technology and willing to work but that doesn't help me right now.
Many people refer me to websites about some of this but like I said, just more frustration and confusion leading me to feel hopeless and depressed. I don't even know who my monthly checks come from exactly?.SSI? Disability? That's how bad off I am and yes I'm embarrassed about it.
My pain meds have clouded my brain after taking them so long and I find myself easily confused when it comes to trying to learn these things on my own but I'm hoping that's not unsolvable.
I guess I'm hoping there is someone out there who knows about these things and teaches idiots like me how to survive without a lot of family support. Is there?
It took me a long time to finally admit these things and ask for help so please don't criticize me. I honestly would have learned if I had known how difficult it would all be in the future.
I would really like to move to a warm state. My choices are Arizona or Florida but I hear Florida would take away benefits. I have friends that offered a place for me to stay in AZ if I needed and even said they would say I pay rent so there is that.
Any person/place that could help me or any advice would be deeply appreciated!
Thanx in Advance
:thinking:
SCI Moron - REALLY!
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