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electric_blue68

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32. I have not had to deal w that medical issue, but reading, and hearing the stories of people who did.

Sun Aug 6, 2023, 01:00 AM

Aug 2023

I remember feeling relief for those affected (and their people) when this major change finally happened.

Again, my condolences for such viciousness of circumstances that caused this sorrowful, unnecessary loss for your dad, and yourself.

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Its so funny. No, its not funny at all its horrible. Someone I know who is old and disabled [View all] Eko Aug 2023 OP

What's their sagetea Aug 2023 #1

Here you go. Eko Aug 2023 #2

Thanks, kicked in a bit. This is heartbreaking. MLAA Aug 2023 #5

I can do another op. Eko Aug 2023 #8

I saw and answered the Asher call yesterday but somehow missed the other one. MLAA Aug 2023 #10

Ughhh, more typing. Eko Aug 2023 #11

Cut and paste, dear Eko, cut and paste! MLAA Aug 2023 #12

That didnt work ha ha ha. Eko Aug 2023 #13

I'm glad you posted it again. I didn't see it before this thread. Maraya1969 Aug 2023 #46

Same here! Looks like DU has made a big difference! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2023 #47

Thanks. Donation sent. ancianita Aug 2023 #15

I have reflected upon this as well intrepidity Aug 2023 #3

Someone should do a comedy short skit about this. Eko Aug 2023 #4

We would be a better society if we had a swifter, more wide ranging emergency response electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #23

Oh, I am a serious introvert. Pandemic lockdown was heaven! intrepidity Aug 2023 #37

I know you say you don't want help re: disability, but one of my housemates just went through this MiniMe Aug 2023 #6

Social Security timms139 Aug 2023 #16

How awful!!! For her mom, and you! electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #24

Thanks. Her mom is 83 so this has been really rough on her MiniMe Aug 2023 #36

There its no guarantee to help the pups PlutosHeart Aug 2023 #7

Not sure of the state, but it is out west. Eko Aug 2023 #9

Getting evicted over too high of rent? Or ? nt TeamProg Aug 2023 #14

Has anyone spoken to the local CIL (center for independent living)? 1WorldHope Aug 2023 #17

Awful. Perhaps he could find someone who needs a roommate, or just has a room to rent? Liberty Belle Aug 2023 #18

You are a dear Eko. chillfactor Aug 2023 #19

Ya, my Dad lived in a southen state that didnt go for the ACA. Eko Aug 2023 #21

😔 Horrific electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #25

Yeah, it was and is. Eko Aug 2023 #29

I have not had to deal w that medical issue, but reading, and hearing the stories of people who did. electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #32

Oh my God that is insane. mahina Aug 2023 #28

I'm glad you have good people to help you. electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #27

K&R stage left Aug 2023 #20

Thanks, Eko Aug 2023 #22

Catholic Charities helps with homelessness prevention mahina Aug 2023 #26

donated to the gofundme... hope it helps lapfog_1 Aug 2023 #30

America is a rich country that tolerates or ignores avoidable poverty and misery. hay rick Aug 2023 #31

Truly wish I could help, but am hanging on myself judesedit Aug 2023 #33

This country treats the elderly as disposable waste not fooled Aug 2023 #34

What a marvelous heartfelt post. chillfactor Aug 2023 #35

Absolutely. Credit to the author, Umair Haque not fooled Aug 2023 #40

Unfortunately that plays out way to often in this Country. William769 Aug 2023 #38

Morning kick Arazi Aug 2023 #39

Just a reminder, We the People ARE this country. Hortensis Aug 2023 #41

I just found out about this service this week scipan Aug 2023 #42

Thanks, I shared it with him. Eko Aug 2023 #44

Really hope it helps! scipan Aug 2023 #45

All the best to your friend, nobody should have to appalachiablue Aug 2023 #43

K&R! Great job, DU! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2023 #48

I'm sorry for your friend's troubles. SYFROYH Aug 2023 #49

I just wanted to kick this up again Iris Aug 2023 #50

Thanks!! Eko Aug 2023 #51

Kick for Ted, I hope things improve for him & pooches. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #52