Guest guest Posted May 4, 2010 Report Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hi Dawn. Sounds like you're very self-sufficient and have achieved a lot in your life. I applaud you for your tenacity. I can relate, I had a busy career and was very self-reliant before this disease finally kicked my butt. The hardest part for me was coming to grips with my limitations, and recognizing that I need and must accept assistance...not easy for me. I can't drive due to carpel in hands and numbness in feet, so I have to let others drive. I can't bust down my wheelchair w/o help, I can't stand more than a few seconds so I can't cook...the list goes on. Do I hate it?...of course! But it is what it is, I can't change it so I just have to accept it. Look into SS disability and find out what you'll get if you apply now. They base it on preceding years income. I waited too long, at which time my lessening income due to my limited work ability dictated an amount hundreds less than it would have been the prior year. If your family can help you in ways other than money...childcare, errands, housework, cooking etc. to help you conserve energy, maybe that would be a place to start, and then see how it goes from there. I'm having to curtail my once very successful business, so I can relate. Hopefully you'll find another avenue where you can put that hard-earned degree to good use. Jeanne from Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thank you Jeanne. Dawn > > Hi Dawn. > > Sounds like you're very self-sufficient and have achieved a lot in your life. I applaud you for your tenacity. I can relate, I had a busy career and was very self-reliant before this disease finally kicked my butt. The hardest part for me was coming to grips with my limitations, and recognizing that I need and must accept assistance...not easy for me. I can't drive due to carpel in hands and numbness in feet, so I have to let others drive. I can't bust down my wheelchair w/o help, I can't stand more than a few seconds so I can't cook...the list goes on. > > Do I hate it?...of course! But it is what it is, I can't change it so I just have to accept it. Look into SS disability and find out what you'll get if you apply now. They base it on preceding years income. I waited too long, at which time my lessening income due to my limited work ability dictated an amount hundreds less than it would have been the prior year. > > If your family can help you in ways other than money...childcare, errands, housework, cooking etc. to help you conserve energy, maybe that would be a place to start, and then see how it goes from there. I'm having to curtail my once very successful business, so I can relate. Hopefully you'll find another avenue where you can put that hard-earned degree to good use. > > Jeanne from Houston > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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