How is everyone today?
This is about you, not me.
Rough ups and downs are the scripts for our lives. The way you folks rallied around me may now be needed for you all.
Can I help? In any limited way? Even as a simple outlet for confusion and pain?
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I may post later about a really bizarre dream I had last week. But that's not the reason for this post. This is for you.
Fear, I believe, can cause so much of our inability to cope sometimes. Your words are filled with fear. I wish I could help it go away.
I so hope your recertification goes without drama. Surely there is something in place to keep on with "regular" business in something so important as your SSI.
Try resting as much as you can if you cannot sleep, and set all your alarm clocks for 15 minutes before the office opens. (Longer if it takes longer than that for you to come to consciousness... 
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Here's a hug from me - 
I have extras, would another help?
Waiting for the callback to tell me when so I can arrange a taxi.
But here's a frazzled hug for you...
Were they able to do the distanced meeting (hopefully just a phone call) to recertify you?
You certainly can't be penalized for not being able to attend a meeting when they're not even open for business.
You've done all you can do right now. Let your anxiety drain away, relax the best way you can. 
Cutting folks off for something beyond your control would have attorneys chomping at the bit. For now, you get to play a waiting game. Be patient. I know it's not easy, but eventually SS will address what they can't do right now.
Hugs! 
But your fear and anxiety won't make one bit of difference in the outcome, hun.
Yet it's freaking you out, which makes it impossible for you to think of anything else. That is so not good for you...
Before cutting out something so vital to so many, especially when they aren't holding up to their side of the "contract" to be available for appointments, could not possibly stand. I wish they'd send out some guidance for you, though. Just a simple letter would mean so much to ease your mind!
Hugs, Panther!
Grab a couple of those to hug yourself with, OK?
I'm so sorry. Abuse sucks.
Some of the people that used to come to me for help are gone now, but many more are not. Not all are sober or drug-free yet, but it is a process. Not everybody makes it.
Carefully console, as I know you must. Her brother will also be in a dark place. Guilt can kill, too, and I pray the family can work through. Separation because of isolation will make it much harder.
Please be safe for all of you. They need you, and so do we. 
How are you holding up?
Did you see them like you planned? Be so very careful, but I know you feel you must give hug - and giving hug is I'd bet one of the things you're best at.
BIG, big hugs to you from me!
Is it anything you can (or wish to) share?
Thanks for asking hunnie bunnie.
❤ lmsp
I did, but that's just where I am again today.
You're more than welcome.
Right now, I just want to hunt my happier place by helping others.
This is about you folks.
Hugs to all - I got plenty!
Side note - you must have ESP; I literally signed on about 5 minutes before you posted. I've been out of it since Tuesday. Cat visits to vet, and of course, it's my "son" who's having issues, so nerve-racking to say the least.
I want to help you; how can I assist?
It's when you sort of know something there's no known real reason to know, just a feeling, sometimes. Shortest definition I can come up with right now. I hope it makes sense.
It was such a strong coincidence that you posted right as I came back online, and so I could answer you quicker.
IMHO, I don't think you would benefit by pursuing any real relationship with her - it's causing you too much distress. It sounds like she has moved on, and I hope that's OK with you.
The most important thing is your healing, and there are wonderful folks in this forum. Do you think you need an OP of your own so more than just me can help?
Hugs!
