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Well, after more sleep and being off my foot most of Sunday, it’s not miraculously cured. I can hobble around if I walk on the heel of my right foot, but to put any wieght on the whole foot is like, agonising. It’s not getting better.
Since I live in public housing, I called the manager to talk about how I won’t be making the rent next month and about what a poor guy can do and she gave me the name of some medical outfit that provides services on a sliding scale (how much will it cost me?) but I will have to go there and sit in the waiting room and jump (lol) through their hoops, (can you say "run-on sentance"?)
This is the real terror many Americans face- no money and injuries or health problems. The bs about the terrorists is just that- bullshit foisted on us by king george and his super-rich buddies. Who can afford all this and never never have to worry about getting their own shopping cart.
The manager also told me about St. Vincent de Paul and that they might provide me with rent assistance., but I cannot find a number for them in the phone book, white or yellow pages. I called the manager and told her that and am waiting for a call from her re St. Vincent de Paul’s number
The Providence Family Med. people I just spoke to told me to go to the walk-in clinic over by Gateway Transit center and "walk in". I know where that’s at. I know how to drive to get there- I’d rather not bus it- 3 buses to get there- or one bus, one MAX train and … walking. Not really an option now. I think I will drive. I have just under a 1/4 tank of gas and no money – well, seven dollars. One gallon of gas will get me about 16 miles.
Today is payday but the boss did the routes last night and I’m not sure he’s available yet, and the bank is more than 70 bucks overdrawn (44 overdrawn and the rest is fees).
I tell you, being a single white guy with no family means I’m out of luck for most anything.
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OK, my SS lawyer’s office just called to send me an application for a waiver of fees to the Ninth Curcuit Court of Appeals ($450 to file!) and they suggested that I re-file my disability claim- start a new one. The woman said that sometimes people win on their second claim while waiting for the first.
This is not encouraging confidence in "the system" or respect for anyone involved in it. But hey, imagina all the chaos if those people did not have this federal jobs program to keep them off the streets!
It sucks being poor. Perhaps I would be better off being an illegal immingrant- many services are available to them that are not to me; or maybe I should be a gay guy- they get special treatmant too. Oppressed minority and all that. But I am a white single male. In case you didn’t know, I’m a member of the ruling class so get outa line buddy, you don’t qualify for shit. (if I was a Somalian lesbian in a wheelchair with three kids they’s bend over backwards to bring me things – not make me go get ’em) – but I’m a white guy. Get outa line buddy.
I’m out of luck, disqualified, in the wrong line. Sux to be me at the moment…
Well, first things first. I’ll go over to that walk-in clinic and see if I can get any help. I think something in my foot is broken. I finally mustered up the courage to peel back my sock (note to self: change socks before I go) and there isn’t much bruising- no technicolor foot under that sock, and it’s swollen, but not like a ballon. I can kind of walk when I wear my shoes- more support for the foot that way, I guess.
Hmm. Gotta get motivated, get dressed, and go drive over to Gateway and prepare to sit for a long time. Maybe I’ll bring a book. But first, this cup of coffee.
…huh? you’re a white guy? I thought all white guys were rich oppressive conservative Republicans!! I am glad you found out you might be able to get some assistance. I hope it doesn’t turn out to be a humungous hassle, trying to actually GET it. hugs, Weesprite
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Just got a chance to catch up on your entries… You’ve got a lot going on right now! I’m sending you good thoughts towards your foot. I hope it gets better quick!
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i’m so sorry for all you have to go thru. hope someone that you contact will be able to help you with what you need. hope your foot isn’t broken. like you said early, would have been better if it had been your left foot! take care,
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Take something good to read to the clinic! I hope they can wrap it or something to give you the support on the foot it sounds like you need while it’s healing. Take care, D.
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Everyone should read ‘Critical Condition’ by Steele and Bartlet. It tells you how we ended up in the medical nightmare we are in with 3rd party payers, lost records, people getting rich off cancer patients, etc. I hope you can work this out.
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I’m so sorry about your ankle and all your money problems! I hope your ankle turns out to be something that’ll fix itself in a few days. Maybe one of those ace bandage type things would help because of the extra support?
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Hope to hear an update from you soon … it’s strange about your foot, and I don’t know what to make about it, but I’m still heaps glad the shoe is giving it support. I hope the doctors really recommend and DO something positive and pray it’s all over quick smart.
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well my new friend…I truly do understand..I’ve been in a very similar position more than once…and the system’s insensitivity isn’t unique to USA..believe me. Its good you can share your feelings and thoughts here…I have found it a great place for support, whether sharing sorrows or joys. Hang in there….and fight for your rights on this as best you can. hugs
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How horrible for you. You know more than you did yesterday and that’s something. I like how you’ve gotten a few balls in the air with your enquiries. Good luck with the various avenues you’ve been pursuing.
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good luck to you, cat.
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keep hanging on, Cat. I know it’s no good right now. It terrifies me that something like that might happen to me – I don’t think I have the strength that you do. Hang in there.
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I too can relate to you. I was a single Mom for many years… sometimes on welfare… sometimes on Unemployment Insurance. Being broke is a nightmare. It’s so depressing. The only good thing about it is that one appreciates everything so much more. I do hope good things happen for you. Damn, what rotten luck. 🙁
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(sorry, I’ve been trying to sort thru personal stuff) I went back and read thru the events taht led up to this. I understnd what you mean about the health care issue…I had to refinance my house back in 04 for my cancer surgery and ended up declaring bankruptcy anyway…I am still amazed I didn’t end up losing my house. Our health care plans in this country, thanks to the insurance companies
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is shamefully appalling at best. I truly hope you will get a settlement soon and can get things going for YOU again my friend. ~the feline~
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Yes it really sucks that the poor in America cannot afford healthcare. This is just as big a crime as Iraq invasion. But don’t fall for the “divide & rule” stuff, the “some other poor person (black,female,lesbian,immigrant,whatever) is “better off” than you. Getting you to focus on blaming each other is how those in power stop you all uniting to change things for everyone. Just my tuppence-worth
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I find it repulsive that our country can fund medical intervention overseas, yet our own people suffer without it. 🙁
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