Well, well, well! After all these years...after all the turmoil that I have endured....I am proud to announce I got my first social security check this week. Really I did! Who could imagine it could take so long for someone that almost died several times. Of course, they did not release all the back money (and said they have to give it out in increments) but the fact that this day has finally come I can have a small celebration...a big celebration (I deserve that)! I could not travel by plane but I think I will take a train ride to Washington at least the scenery will be awesome!
Thanks everyone for telling me to never give up and keep pushing! The judge said I did a great job representing myself. i think I will start helping others out here to know that their cases can be heard sooner than what mine was. There are code words that have to be used and this journey taught me a lot.
Peace and blessings,
Angelancer
Congratulations angeldancer :D
Now you can relax and enjoy your train ride.
That is great!
Good job, angeldancer!
Fantastic achievement angeldancer. Enjoy your trip.
Kathyx
Awesome!! Having some financial stability during an illness always helps. :D
angeldancer,
I am so happy for you! I am sure that this must feel like a huge weight off of your shoulders and mind. You hung in there & fought the battle.
I love seeing good things happen to deserving people.
Enjoy the Blessing and the Train Ride!!
Take Care.
SjoDry ;D
Angel, if anyone ever deserved this, you do. Enjoy, relax. Do you get medicaid, too?
Hugs, Elaine
Thanks everyone! I didn't get medicaid. I think because of my age I don't qualify not sure but I will be working on the whole medical as well.
angeldancer.. Kudos to you
Amazing how complicated things we asuume are simple and straightforward really are.
And think of all those who do not/ can not continue and give up.
Yes.. learning how to do things.. leaving a 'paper trail', key words.
All of this when we could barely stand.. literally.
I know for myself there are still times when I can barely get out of bed to get a glass of water (and I am doing better..LOL) .. so I have a bottle next to bed.. we learn out work arounds/ adaptations.
I would love to have been the fly on the wall listening to you at the hearing!
Instead of sour grapes.. we take our experience and give it to others to turn it into champagne..lol.
Each time you give what you did.. it celebrates your achievement... each and every-time!!
Medicaid: not defined by race, age, nor religion, etc. .. just income. The sooner you get Medicaid ---> the sooner you are eligible for Medicare. Medicaid covers more, such as dental. Check your state.. my information is old, so may not be accurate. Your trip to east coast for medical appt is deducatable.. should you need to file for taxes. (Bit late in the year tallying expenses, but, maybe another reader did not know that)
Nice 'Dancing dinosaur" .. that looks complicated.
Congratulations, angeldancer! That's quite an accomplishment. I imagine you must be very relieved.
I hope you enjoy your train ride. I find traveling by train to be much more comfortable and relaxing than traveling by plane.
Are you getting Social Security Disability? I thought most states tie that to Medicaid?
But what do I know....I simplify things in my mind and am so often wrong.
You deserve it all Miss Dancer!
Hugs, Elaine
Angeldancer I am so happy to hear that you finally got your first check. I remember how I felt when I did. Sometimes I know things can take a long time, but you did the right thing by never giving up. Now you can have some peace of mind in getting some help you deserve.
Hugs,
susanep :)
Congratulations, Angeldancer! What a relief that must be for you!
So very happy for you!!!!!!
Anna
Congrats, AngelDancer!!
I'm sure all along you've felt like you've been on the rails of the "The Crazy Train" (a la Ozzy Osbourne!), just to win the battle to choose a train ride of victory!! I can't imagine how difficult things have been for you along the way, but you should be very proud that the judge recognized how you represented yourself! That does NOT often happen!! I was 46 when I became unable to work and it was probably a year after that when I received acceptance for Social Security benefits and Medicare. I had 24+ years in Human Resources management and the experience of a friend who had already been through the process & was approved. State and federal applications for almost anything seem daunting and rarely are user-friendly. I applied having multiple medical issues, and also before Sjogren's became a named disability under the law as it is now. I think my background and communications degree served me well and without them, I may not have had success. But I agree, we must help others if we have maneuvered around the obstacles ourselves. It is almost the same as people speaking another language requiring an interpreter. Government processes are like attempting to function where you don't know the language!! If I can help via this or other means, I am happy to do so, although my ability to get out seems increasingly stifled. Enjoy the ride, AngelDancer!!
Wonderful! Hope you can rest more easily now!!
Yeah, good for you. Hanging in there is tough, but you set a good example for others. Irish
Angel, you'll have something to be really grateful for this Thanksgiving. Congrats to you!
Thanks all. yes and Im driving for Uber when I feel ok.