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buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

Take care of myself: Get the heck out of this toxic environment
Eye on the prize.

I don’t think there’s a person here who has read my entries about my home environment who would say it isn’t toxic to (at the very least) my mental well being if not my physical health.

While they aren’t doing anything physically to be detrimental to me-I have clean water, food, and a roof over my head- they are dangerous for my mental well-being, which in turn affects me physically as well. They mock me and my illness, they put down my efforts and are completely unsupportive. (I won’t elaborate, as I’m sure I’ve painted a pretty good picture through other entries.)

If you’ve ever thought “GET THE HELL OUT E!!!”, you better believe I have. Just about every single day.

I know I have to get more well first, and get a job but my eye is on the prize: finally getting out.

Aug 01, 2011, 08:49AM PDT | 22 cheers


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Aug 01, 2011, 09:37AM PDT

buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

Thank you!

Yes yes it arrived today! I was just about to message you and let you know :)

Aug 01, 2011, 05:16PM PDT | Respond to this 2 cheers

bermudamohawk it's time for change.

out of cheers

but you deserve a million for this one! I am hoping and praying for the day that you can get out of there for good. It makes me happy to see this added to your list of goals… it’s such a worthy one :-)

Aug 01, 2011, 11:31AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 3 cheers

buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

thank you!

I wish there was a way to give you a million cheers for this comment! :)

Aug 01, 2011, 05:15PM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

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Sep 03, 2011, 10:24AM PDT

buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

:)

thank you!

Sep 03, 2011, 12:42PM PDT | Respond to this

tikini tikiniland ~ where it is always summertime

cheers! and more cheers!!! cheer cheer! cheer!

The way will show itself.

I am watching your journey like a favorite movie.

aloha!

Sep 03, 2011, 12:39PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

:) thank you!

Geesh you have me blushing!

Sep 03, 2011, 12:43PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

tikini tikiniland ~ where it is always summertime

Like a peach?

Sep 03, 2011, 05:12PM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

Mindy if you want a hot cup of tea, you must first empty the cup

Are you still living there?

Apr 10, 2012, 04:12PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

sadly

yes.

Apr 10, 2012, 08:52PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

Mindy if you want a hot cup of tea, you must first empty the cup

Well, don’t give up or just accept your situation. Change is hard, but worth it.

Apr 10, 2012, 09:25PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 3 cheers

buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

Thank you!

I’m working on it as best I can :)

Apr 10, 2012, 09:31PM PDT | Respond to this 1 cheer

gottawonder Loves her tortoise!

Is there some kind of support

in your community?

Is there some kind of low income housing you could apply for?

Talk to a community support worker, or someone like that. Talk to a therapist about assistance.

What if your health doesn’t improve enough to move out? There must be a way.

Do you have other relatives, or friends you could live with?

The longer you stay, likely the longer your health will suffer. I can’t see you getting better in a toxic environment.

Don’t wait to heal, and get a job. There must be assistance for someone chronically ill. Disability assistance? Something. Keep asking community sources for help.

Apr 10, 2012, 09:39PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

buffalosnowangel “Our theories determine what we measure.” - Albert Einstein

In short: no

There is no one else that I can live with; most of my family falls into one of the following categories: intentional ignorance, disbelief/feels POTS is made up, believes POTS exists but doesn’t understand why I have so many “issues” (doesn’t understand how it affects me or why it’s impact is as big as it is), etc.

When I talked to my specialist, she said that I could apply for disability but that I would probably have several rounds of trials to go through because POTS isn’t considered a disability. (It’s possible to get it, but it can take years and a very long legal battle with several appeals. Never on the first try.)

Also, because disability is based on your last prior income, and I was working minimum wage part-time (I was in college) the benefits I might receive probably wouldn’t even pay for my medications, let alone be anything livable. I don’t see a therapist, though I probably should, purely because I can’t afford one.

I’m working on it. I’m going to Cleveland in May for further treatment options. I also send out 15-20 resumes every week, but our job market is poor and I’ve only had three interviews in the last two months. I won’t lie, it’s a struggle.

Thank you for your suggestions though! I’ll see if I can find some sort of social worker maybe who can help.

Apr 11, 2012, 07:34AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 4 cheers

bermudamohawk it's time for change.

just a thought

If you’re not still claimed as a dependent, I think you’d be eligible for income-based housing/section 8/etc. I know some waiting lists can be miles long, but if you qualify it couldn’t hurt to apply now… and if you’re still in need of housing when your name comes up on the list, then you’ve got an option. IF it’s something you’re interested in pursuing I’d be happy to talk with you about it more… just PM me :)

Apr 11, 2012, 10:09AM PDT | Respond to this 2 cheers

Cloudberry is a pea in a pod. With another pea.

dang, just ran out of cheers but...

go girl!! We’re with you all the way.

Apr 11, 2012, 02:02AM PDT | Respond to this 3 cheers

Threetimesthree Snowy Day at Home...

(((BSA)))

Sending you lots of patience… hang on!!!

Apr 11, 2012, 04:31AM PDT | Respond to this 2 cheers


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