My mom is about to have her electricity shut off. I created an emergency fundraiser for her

[MerryBlooms]

26. I would recommend appointing a financial POA and

Bringing in home health aid. You're disabled and not able to keep up with your mother's needs. If I were in your shoes, I would definitely bring in someone to help. Gofund is temporary, and not sustainable. If your mom has a case manager, please ask them for guidance now. If you're unable to work, I'm not sure how you're supporting yourself, and it's not my business. If you're both living off her social security, and supplements, that too is unsustainable. Your disability approval will most likely take years. The average is at least three applications. I've been turned down three times. I've had countless back surgeries, my L2 has been replaced 4 times and is plates and rods. I am fused from my shouldes into my pelvis. Yet, I work part time, because I am not considered disabled. I also am diagnosed with severe ptsd and on meds, have nighttime seizures, 3 diagnosed depression. I also have some tremors, and numbness in my face. Still, not disabled.

Do not count on disability approval. Have a backup plan. I work part time caring for others. I ended up the way I am, because of a car accident many years ago. They did too. I am happy I am well enough to do what I do for them. Plus, I was on a vent for months and have that same scar as my one friend. We can relate.

Do not count on disability as income soon. It takes a long time, and sometimes never comes.

I wish you and your mom all the best. My love and prayers to you both.