Its so funny. No, its not funny at all its horrible. Someone I know who is old and disabled

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19. You are a dear Eko.

I am so sorry for the problems of your friend but I clearly understand.

I am 81, disabled, and homebound. My everyday world is wrapped around my phone, tv, and laptop in order to stay connected to the outside world. I have social security
but, believe me, living on social security is a day-to-day struggle.

Like the person in your post, I have applied, applied, and applied for government assistance but been turned down time and time again because my social security is from $100-$200 over the limit for any kind of aid.

Recently my state gave tax refunds to the taxpayers. They also had a program for people like me who don't make enough money to pay taxes so I applied. I was thrilled to be a recipient of $500 that I was going to use to help me pay for propane over the winter. A hacker stole my money from my debit card. The card company and their asshat bank have stonewalled me and have been no help in getting my money back. In desperation I started a GoFundMe account and posted it on my neighborhood website.....which was a big mistake, I got called a scammer and a thief and my address was posted on the site. Some people harassed me every day.

Not all people are turds. One very kind gentleman filled my propane tank. And a wonderful lady gave me a lead for help. I have a case worker coming within the next week to visit with me and access my needs. Hopefully I can get some help as it is very difficult for me to get around to make meals or do the laundry.

I have dear neighbors, a husband and wife, who do my running for me. They pick up groceries and my mail for me and stop to visit because they know I get lonely. So among the asshats in the world, there are some really wonderful people.