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In reply to the discussion: The downward spiral a journal of the journey [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)26. Please e-mail this to the President and every senator and your member of the House.
We hear stories of the self-made men, the pioneers, the cowboys and farmers, the raliroadmen, the great, the industrious, stories of Americans of the past. Yours is the story of Americans of today.
Please tell it so that those in positions of power hear it. They will not answer you. But maybe if they hear stories like yours often enough, they will decide they need to listen.
I wish you and your wife well. This should not be happening to you.
Your post demonstrates that you are an intelligent, well organized, capable person. Employers should be seeking you out, not vice versa.
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The disability system is a mess. You can't even apply if you've worked in the prior 6 months,
Flatulo
Jan 2015
#7
Please e-mail this to the President and every senator and your member of the House.
JDPriestly
Jan 2015
#26
The system is more concerned of 1 person getting something they don’t deserve than ensuring that
blkmusclmachine
Jan 2015
#27
Kicking again! This an excellent cause! I want to think we can make this gofundme goal nt
riderinthestorm
Jan 2015
#37