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In reply to the discussion: Coping With Welfare Equals Losing 13 IQ Points [View all]No Vested Interest
(5,252 posts)13. It's true tht some days can be worse than others.
Since you know your brother is under stress himself, it might help to let him know that you're aware of inconvenience to him and that you truly appreciate his helping you at this time. And that you hope to be of assistance to him in his need.
You don't have to grovel. You are a most decent person and a person of value.
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Yes, there are work requirements in order for a single person to receive food stamps (SNAP).
TexasTowelie
Aug 2014
#52
Antipoverty programs are being sacrificed at the altar of tax cuts for the wealthy.
LiberalAndProud
Aug 2014
#7
A friend once said that the stress of being poor was like the panic you feel when drowning
riderinthestorm
Aug 2014
#26