Too Many Things
I haven’t gotten much work done today, but I did get a few things accomplished. Namely, applying for various types of public assistance. That’s something that I had hoped I would never have to do again, but the way things are going, it’s the only way I’m going to be able to keep my family up right now. I just have to keep telling myself that I’m not one of those people who sits on their asses and milks the system for all it’s worth. I’ve always worked for a living unless I had a legitimate reason not to, and I’ve paid plenty of taxes.
Same goes for Hubby, but he’s taking it pretty hard too. He’s in a lot of pain, and he’s had to rely on friends and family to get things done. Between that and not being physically able to support the family, he has been really depressed. I’ve been trying to spend as much time with him as I can, hiding my own emotions and doing everything in my power to take his mind off of things. Between all that and playing host to various visitors and houseguests, I’m seriously drained.
And now I’ve got to dig up all the information they need to process my applications for assistance. I need to tally up my earnings for the past six months, and find all of my receipts for expenses such as Internet access and office supplies. I also need to find utility bills, check stubs, and all sorts of other stuff. And with all that’s been going on for the past few months, I’ve hardly filed anything, so that’s going to be a job in and of itself.
There’s just so much that I need to do, and I’m having a hard time pulling myself together to do it all. All I can do is keep fighting the good fight and hope I don’t end up in a padded room when it’s all said and done.
Kristy I can totally relate to what you are going through! I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your heart and frustration…Just know you are not alone! I hope that means something?!
Comment by Angel Williams — February 26, 2010 @ 5:58 pm
I know how hard it is to take that step to apply for public assistance. When we needed to at one point when our kids were very little we waited until the last possible moment we could. I didn’t realize they were going to make me jump through hoops for two weeks to apply. It’s hard enough in the first place, then they make you feel as if you don’t deserve the help in a weird way. Our system is definitely in need of repair. Good luck with your appointments and I hope you get all the paperwork in order.
Comment by Loretta — February 27, 2010 @ 8:19 pm
Angel – That’s a big part of why I share these things – to let others who are going through similar stuff know that they’re not alone. That and to get it off my chest, of course.
Loretta – Yes, you definitely have to jump through a lot of hoops to get any help. But from what I’ve heard, the county I live in is better than most about getting things done in that department. I went through the same thing when I was pregnant with my daughter, only had to talk to a lot more people, and there were only one or two who were a bit snotty about it. And this time, everyone has been quite understanding and helpful so far. I guess maybe it’s because the economy is in such sorry shape and they know how many people are having a hard time.
Thanks to both of you for the well wishes!
Comment by Kristy — February 28, 2010 @ 1:41 am
Sorry to hear you’re struggling. Try to keep your chin up, things will get better (hopefully soon).
Comment by MomtoTwo — March 6, 2010 @ 10:43 pm