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BlueLucy

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Wed Jun 8, 2022, 11:57 PM Jun 2022

I am a new widow asking for help. Thank you all so much! [View all]

Last edited Sat Jun 11, 2022, 02:38 PM - Edit history (1)

I lost my husband to cancer in January. I'm having a hard time without him both financially and emotionally. I feel humiliated even having to ask for help. I live on SSDI of $1032/mo. I'm waiting for my number to come up for housing. Any help would be so very helpful.

Thank you.


Update:
I'm Very grateful to all who have donated. I was on the brink of losing my internet. With a 19 yr old autistic son that would have been very un-pleasant. I was also able to pay my garbage bill, $160 not covered by Medicare for my upcoming surgery in July and 1 months rent. I was so filled with stress and anxiety before all your help. I want you all to know how very grateful I am.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/new-widow-with-bills

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So, so sorry your devastating loss. MLAA Jun 2022 #1
Thank you so very much. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #2
I can't imagine how hard it must be. ❤️💗💖 MLAA Jun 2022 #3
So sorry about this. Hope this helps question everything Jun 2022 #4
Thank you so very much. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #7
Have you applied for SNAP (food stamps)? Or maybe there is a local food bank? Liberty Belle Jun 2022 #5
I do get SNAP BlueLucy Jun 2022 #6
Shouldn't you get your husband's SS also? KS Toronado Jun 2022 #8
Who is eligible for Social Security survivor benefits? elleng Jun 2022 #12
I had a interview with SS about this already. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #17
"...but only if it would be less than my own." CrispyQ Jun 2022 #36
Oh Sorry I meant more. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #37
Thanks for clarifying. CrispyQ Jun 2022 #39
Gave what I could spare right now. Hope it helps and that things get better for you. /nt spudspud Jun 2022 #9
Thank you. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #20
In case you didn't know, a widow can apply for spousal Social Security benefits at age 60. pnwmom Jun 2022 #10
I am so terribly sorry that you're going through this, especially after having lost your husband Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #11
Where do you live? arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #13
I ask this because I'm thinking about the airfare that arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #14
Wow, how generous of you. Surely the OP will take you up on that. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #25
You are a literal angel renate Jun 2022 #43
I live in Kelso WA. nt BlueLucy Jun 2022 #16
That's not that far from Calgary, AB arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #26
14 hour drive. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #27
Crumb, I didn't realize it was that long away. I love arthritisR_US Jun 2022 #30
K&R for visibility. nt tblue37 Jun 2022 #15
I'm sorry this should NEVER be a thing AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #18
Thank you very much. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #19
Inflaation is but a small factor AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #21
It's hard. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #22
Bump. nt BlueLucy Jun 2022 #23
I'm so very grateful to everyone who has donated. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #24
Go to your local Social Security administration lunatica Jun 2022 #28
I tried. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #29
That's too bad lunatica Jun 2022 #31
Part of the reason I moved from Portland to Kelso was the high rent cost in PDX BlueLucy Jun 2022 #32
Someone on this thread has offered you a place to live. Treefrog Jun 2022 #33
Can you link me to that thread? BlueLucy Jun 2022 #34
I'm so sorry AmBlue Jun 2022 #35
Thank you so very much. BlueLucy Jun 2022 #38
I gave a few bucks. CrispyQ Jun 2022 #40
Thank you so very much. I truly do appreciate any help I can get. nt BlueLucy Jun 2022 #41
Kicking this back to the top! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #42
Thank you so much! BlueLucy Jun 2022 #44
Kick for visibility. nt BlueLucy Jun 2022 #45
Kicking this back to the top! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2022 #46
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