Scared Sh*tless!

[Forgetful]

Don't have time to explain in detail.

My T will be here soon to pick me up. I have to be in the county seat (inner city - which scares me anyway) to see an Administrative Law Judge at 9:30. Afraid of (amongst other things) being accused of lying because of severe memory challenges, dissacciating, problems with confrontation as well as IBS and a whole slew of other things. Gotta go. Sorry I don't have time to fully explain.

 

[scout86]

Good luck! (I'm hoping you're wrong about all the possible bad outcomes you're worrying about & really glad you don't have to go alone!)

 

[Forgetful]

Thank you @scout86.

Good outcome kinda. I had to go for a food stamp appeal. I posted more about the issue on a thread titled i finally stood up for myself. I'm glad T offered to go with me last night when i called her for advice. She helped alot.

Problem started last night looking for papers I would need to take. I try so hard to be organized but my ideas about organization changes day by day resulting in still not able to find anything when I need it! And no matter how important it is to prepare early for such matters I put doing it till last minute.

Anyway, the benefit didn't change ($16 a month) but the legal advisor I saw explained why and steps I can take to qualify for medicaid and possibly change the benefit amount. T explained to him how my PTSD effects me so he'll arrange future meetings to be held in a closer, smaller office. I never had to actually go into the courtroom or go before the judge.

I have some hope now that at least the financial aspects will be a little easier. There's a small light at the end of the tunnel. I just hope it's not another effin train.

Dealing with government red tape issues sucks! And is so hard.

 

[Tinyflame]

Yes I understand the feelings just wayyyyyyy too well @Snafu .

Am so glad it's all ok. :hug: :tup:

I would feel so lost a friend has helped me. Still though I feel like that.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

 

[scout86]

Dealing with government red tape issues sucks! And is so hard.

For sure! Glad to hear you made some progress and were treated ok! And I'm with you, I hope it's not an oncoming train. Sounds like maybe not! :)

 

[Deleted member 28403]

Happy for you, glad it's getting better and that it didn't go badly, like you predicted.

I find court rooms scary, so glad you didn't have to go through the anxiety of that also. It's getting better. Sending hugs :hug:, good luck :)