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In reply to the discussion: Coping With Welfare Equals Losing 13 IQ Points [View all]daredtowork
(3,732 posts)34. I keep hoping neurons can be regenerated
I know that people fend off alzheimers by studying languages, learning a musical instrument, doing puzzles, etc. I think the best defense is to realize that the absurdity, stress, and exhaustion wears down your mind as well as your body, and try your best to compensate for it while you're in this situation.
Of course the irony is if people can maintain themselves mentally and physically, the political powers that be will just go whistling along, presuming there's nothing wrong and nothing needs to be fixed. They tend to only put out fires where they see smoke.
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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