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~ Depressed and scared, not making it financially ~
I'm 74 years old and moved 3 years ago from MD to VA. My girls had hounded me to come down for several years so I finally did it. I sold my condo (at a loss), and a job with a dentist. Well, here I am, and financially I'm just not making it. That amount I earned from the dentist covered me with just a little left over. Now, more than often, I don't have enough. I eeked out just enough for my rent this month, and now there's not even enough for a quart of milk. I get S.S. and what I get goes right out for my rent (usually there's enough), and my son sends me money each month. I'm sickened, depressed, and scared. I live in low income housing, and have a budget that practically squeaks. I'm thinking of starting to sell some of my furniture.
I so wish I'd have stayed in MD, for so many reasons, this being one of them. I have applied for oodles of jobs (they're all on line now), and legally they're not supposed to ask you how old you are (although many do), but they all ask when you graduated from either high school or college .... well, it doesn't take rocket science to figure out how old a person is. I'm so depressed about this, and .so upset that my stomach.constantly churns.
Thanks for letting me vent.
abby
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@amberpep that is the kind of setup I was looking at when I was looking for a community living situation! I had seen a special about it some that were seniors only some that were mixed ages with a community room, but everyone had their private space. Space for visitors was provided also. To me it just seemed like the ideal setup but I never was able to find something. And then this relationship and marriage happened and I stopped looking! I hope that that year or two is less then that for you.
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Hi, @amberpep - wanted to check in and see how you are doing lately?
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1 ReactionThanks Great last few weeks when my son came from CA Just have lots of stress & worry Savings almost depleted . What to do when its all gone scares me so much Want to go fast so my kidsd at least get my house Thats all I have left Miss my hubby so much 46 great yrs Blesed
Hi, @dianrib - sorry you have lots of stress and worry. Is most of this related to finances, or are other issues also bothering you at this time?
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1 ReactionI’m sorry that I’m not replying to this but I’m confused and don’t remember how to post!!!!
@smilie - looks like you posted just fine, but if there is anything I can help with, glad to do so. Here's a page you will find helpful with some tips on using Mayo Clinic Connect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/get-started-on-connect/.
How are you doing today, smilie?
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1 ReactionThank you!
I’m doing lousy! I’m exhausted and depressed and angry and I’m being abused by my brother in law. He’s abusing me mentally and emotionally and financially, and for whatever reason I’m afraid of him. I’m sorry I have to go because I’m falling asleep.
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1 ReactionHorrible Call the police etc
Report him They can find you a safe place to go so sorry
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2 ReactionsThats senior abuse REPOPT him Now
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