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23. $1280 a month is about what I was taking home from my last full-time job.

Reply to leftyladyfrommo (Original post)

Fri Jun 28, 2013, 11:28 AM

Jun 2013

I lost that though due to a worsening medical condition and now have no income. Its sad that this is the reality for so many of us in the "Greatest Country in the world". Your friend is very lucky to have you. I hope she knows she's not alone in her struggles and I really hope that she will accept your offer to help her eat. Its a very painful thing for some to accept things from others. Nobody wants to feel like a burden to people they care about.

I get so angry when I hear stories like this. Welcome to being poor in America.

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More on my friend who lost her food stamps. [View all] leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 OP

Sorry if you mentioned this previously - does she have a home? closeupready Jun 2013 #1

No, she lives in an apartment. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #3

Yes, a food pantry is an excellent idea. Some other ideas: closeupready Jun 2013 #13

These are ideas that could work but don't. In my case the nearest food pantry is Cleita Jun 2013 #44

Sounds like she needs a roommate. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #2

No. One bedroom apartment. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #4

If a one bedroom is $600, odds are a two bedroom is $800. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #12

I know that would be one way to go. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #19

Readjust your life to living with someone in a private home with food -- IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #21

I think you're confusing subsidized senior housing, marybourg Jun 2013 #36

I am aware of the differences. I am currently aware (in Michigan) IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #40

I think this poster is confusing real life with Cleita Jun 2013 #64

When are you ready to readjust your life Ida? Cleita Jun 2013 #63

I replied more down thread. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #68

We aren't doing right by people JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #5

Food stamps didn't bother her. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #7

Please try JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #11

it's also hard to be motivated to eat when you are Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #45

Especially in this day and age, you have NO control over your financial fate duffyduff Jun 2013 #6

I know. I got forced out of my job. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #10

Does she have a car? Marrah_G Jun 2013 #8

She looked into that. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #14

The thing about cutting hair at a nursing home Sissyk Jun 2013 #22

I have a friend who does this. MADem Jun 2013 #70

Older poor people will have to double/triple up to share costs. SoCalDem Jun 2013 #9

Bless your heart - you know how to be a true friend. closeupready Jun 2013 #15

I only have a tiny house. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #17

This is what I see in MY own future, too. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #30

In some respects, it may actually be a good thing SoCalDem Jun 2013 #31

Yes, it actually could be a good thing. hamsterjill Jun 2013 #42

so.. that leaves another bedroom for another one of us... ? Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #47

It's a really small one... We even call it "the closet-room" SoCalDem Jun 2013 #59

I only have three cats, and a few personal items Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #60

I'm close to being in the same situation as your friend cali Jun 2013 #16

And trying to live with all of that "worry" is so difficult. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #20

K & R !!! WillyT Jun 2013 #18

$1280 a month is about what I was taking home from my last full-time job. bunnies Jun 2013 #23

Those old guys with canes and crutches WILL hit on her.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2013 #24

You said she is getting SS. Is this her madmom Jun 2013 #25

Get her (and you also) xxqqqzme Jun 2013 #26

Good advice. glinda Jun 2013 #65

This is so sad. tofuandbeer Jun 2013 #27

Does she have transportation to a food bank? Glimmer of Hope Jun 2013 #28

I'm 66 and in better financial shape, but... TreasonousBastard Jun 2013 #29

Check with MARC Department of Aging Services LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #32

I am concerned that your friend has Menier's Syndrome and is still driving a car. 1monster Jun 2013 #33

Exactly. I'm prone to dizzy spells and vertigo myself. It's not Meuniers but so far doctors have Cleita Jun 2013 #53

Think, "Golden Girls" EC Jun 2013 #34

that sounds like a great idea hollysmom Jun 2013 #37

Yes, that's just fabulous. We can all move to Miami and live in a sitcom. Cleita Jun 2013 #54

She had to give up her shop, but could she make housecalls? LuciaMia Jun 2013 #35

Has it occurred to you that old people, can't quite do the work young people do? Cleita Jun 2013 #41

I've talked to her about this. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #58

Well, she's an old woman. Who cares! Never mind that she spent most her life working for Cleita Jun 2013 #38

"people just don't want to go to an old hair dresser" frazzled Jun 2013 #39

I will say it again. Most old women are not Wonder Woman. We get old. We get weaker, Cleita Jun 2013 #43

Cleta, I understand.... LuciaMia Jun 2013 #46

I'm sure she wants to but can't. Starvation is not an option. We need activism, but we Cleita Jun 2013 #50

Yes, I am 63 (just four years younger than this woman) frazzled Jun 2013 #51

Good for you and all the old people who can do this. Many can not and a large portion of them Cleita Jun 2013 #52

The people that live in subsidized apartments are very active for the most part. appleannie1 Jun 2013 #48

I know many who replied don't mean to be heartless, but Cleita Jun 2013 #49

Financially they are getting out what they are supposed to, plus IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #61

Dear Ida. Cleita Jun 2013 #62

I am sorry if I came across mean. IdaBriggs Jun 2013 #67

I still wish you were a bit closer to xmas74 Jun 2013 #55

That would be great. n/t leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #57

I'll find out the name of the management company. xmas74 Jun 2013 #71

Thanks for all of the info. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2013 #56

Sometimes it is hard to do the paperwork as one gets older. Some one should help glinda Jun 2013 #66

Kick! Heidi Jun 2013 #69