Who I Am

My name is Denise, I am fifty-three years old, have health issues, survived breast cancer and am on oxygen 24/7, disabled, and have no income. I'm better off than some, and worse off than others. I'm not homeless ... yet ... although I soon may be. I receive food stamps so I have some food. I am on Medicaid, which helps to keep me alive. I am on Section 8 housing assistance, which pays my rent. I have no income. I have applied for SSI several times, but they keep denying me. They once said, "You're disabled, just not disabled enough." Seriously?

I know that some of you will read this and think I'm getting more than I deserve. And maybe you're right. I just know I'm doing what I can to survive in this hostile world. I am in survival mode, fighting for a better life, and hoping that I can make a difference in the world ... someday. I'm not making a difference right now. I can't even take care of myself.

I love crafts but have trouble concentrating so am not actively crafting ATM. I love to write, but often I get nothing done, especially on those days I can't concentrate.



To be continued ...