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ieoeja

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40. At 50 it dawns on you that you have already worked 30 years, but still have to work 20 more.

Fri Oct 5, 2012, 11:28 AM

Oct 2012

Then you get politicians from both sides saying we have to increase the age for collecting full social security even further.

My friends and I have discussed this as well. You use the exact same words we do. We are just plain tired. And there is no end in sight.

Political arguments are never about how we can make life better for all Americans. We argue about how we can give Americans even more work. The reason that is a problem is that we have no shortages of anything. Therefore, we have no jobs for those people. But if we have no shortages as a country, why are people doing without? Because they have no job! And the average American absolutely refuses to consider the disconnect in all these facts.

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Not sure if I can fight one more day. [View all] SmileyRose Oct 2012 OP

... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2012 #1

There are far too many of us in the same place. gkhouston Oct 2012 #2

I don't have any words, except that you're not alone... petronius Oct 2012 #3

I feel this way often. Too much calamity going on in the family DebJ Oct 2012 #4

You are not alone... NancyDL Oct 2012 #11

Thanks NancyDL. DebJ Oct 2012 #30

Oh, DebJ... DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #12

Thank you very much. DebJ Oct 2012 #31

Deb Skittles Oct 2012 #14

Skittles, thank you. This did help. As far as counselling, DebJ Oct 2012 #32

Caregiver support group SmileyRose Oct 2012 #33

Thanks, I'll check that one out. I did try online DebJ Oct 2012 #35

ckd support is fine but you still need something for YOU SmileyRose Oct 2012 #44

Deb, try the online route, as suggested by another DUer Skittles Oct 2012 #34

Skittles, I can tell you I'm not going there... DebJ Oct 2012 #41

Easier said than done nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #47

Has your husband applied for disability? rl6214 Oct 2012 #25

We're not quite at the disability point as yet. DebJ Oct 2012 #29

If you do go the disability route, go sign up at this forum rl6214 Oct 2012 #36

THanks. bookmarked. DebJ Oct 2012 #42

(((hugs))) sueh Feb 2014 #52

Fuck him. It!s the only life you get. Move on. OffWithTheirHeads Oct 2012 #5

I can't offer advice... I can only offer my sincere condolences renate Oct 2012 #6

You don't have much to loose, I take it... MrMickeysMom Oct 2012 #7

I am only 44... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2012 #8

that thought is really wearying marions ghost Oct 2012 #37

I hope the economy improves enough for youu to ditch the guy Gal Friday Oct 2012 #9

SmileyRose Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2012 #10

...at the end of the day crazy homeless guy Oct 2012 #13

ditto that renate Oct 2012 #20

SMILEY MY SWEET Skittles Oct 2012 #15

Okay, start with this. SheilaT Oct 2012 #16

I wish I could help you somehow. AverageJoe90 Oct 2012 #17

''It is always darkest just before the Day dawneth.'' DeSwiss Oct 2012 #18

do a little something nice for yourself everyday, may I suggest renting Dolores Claiborne or KILL THE WISE ONE Oct 2012 #19

I hear ya Rose...... a kennedy Oct 2012 #21

Hi SmileyRose Caretha Oct 2012 #22

You are so not alone. HeeBGBz Oct 2012 #23

His illness is NOT a license to abuse you. Get out. Get away. Live. Care Acutely Oct 2012 #24

Had to check to make sure I hadn't written your post myself. Riley18 Oct 2012 #26

You are not alone. I have this conversation every single day. lapislzi Oct 2012 #27

I think this is one of the saddest threads I have ever read. Auntie Bush Oct 2012 #28

. myrna minx Oct 2012 #38

I'm not married have a nice home though never had ArnoldLayne Oct 2012 #39

At 50 it dawns on you that you have already worked 30 years, but still have to work 20 more. ieoeja Oct 2012 #40

You work your whole life dreaming of the golden years. mick063 Oct 2012 #43

Both candidates will steal our Social Security. woo me with science Oct 2012 #45

So sorry.... remember though that there's nothing more impt than your mental health. Michigan Alum Oct 2012 #46

May I offer a shoulder to cry upon? nadinbrzezinski Oct 2012 #48

SmileyRose Berserker Oct 2012 #49

someone is always here for you on DU, SmileyRose Skittles Feb 2014 #50

Aw... you're so sweet. cui bono Feb 2014 #53

My mom is having the same issues. bravenak Feb 2014 #51