General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Coping With Welfare Equals Losing 13 IQ Points [View all]TexasTowelie
(121,978 posts)I went to the workforce commission and asked about volunteer work because if I volunteered for 20 hours or more then I could get my SNAP benefits reinstated. They couldn't find any suitable work within in the local area for me that is within my physical capabilities. The only things that I'm capable to work at are data entry or tutoring and neither of them would amount to substantial income. When I mentioned tutoring to the counselors at the crisis center earlier this month, they shook their heads and said that it wouldn't be a good idea which is something I already knew. My discharge papers from the crisis center say "unemployable" so I'm hoping that will help with my application With two hospital admissions and three psychiatrists (including the one from the SSA) stating that I'm unfit I'm hoping that it will move the process along further. They probably need to send me into a medical doctor for a physical exam including a stress test so they can see that my stamina is poor.
Fortunately for me, Friday did turn out to be a better day than I thought it would be. The apartment situation is resolved and we might move away from the neighbor who seems overly sensitive to noise, but at least I'm not going to be homeless yet. My brother is also getting some extra PRN hours tonight which is the reason why I'm awake now. My brother tends to over-react, projects for the worse case and lash out at me. I recognize that and try not to let his attacks affect me, but it is unavoidable at times.
Edit history
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):