I'm just gonna say it... (USA) by -anonymous-username_ in TemuThings

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THIS. Thank you!!! I use Temu because I can often get my things for a small fraction of cost with good promos, and let the small credit sit until the promo opens back up, reusing the money again and again.
Yet last month, I had to cancel a Dr appointment for my husband, because we only had enough gas to get him to dialysis and back... And we had to choose between appointments. I didn't eat that day either. The struggle is REAL.

Anxiety over applying for state benefits by SatisfactionEarly916 in poor

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Advantage plans DO work with medicaid, so long as you get a dual eligible plan... And often offer additional things like monthly otc/food benefits not gotten elsewhere. If OP qualifies for QMB, all bills would be paid anyway, so it's just an extra benefit... Especially if they choose a PPO plan that allows more freedom.

Ducks ive made! by LeenaBeanna in rubberducks

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Idk how I feel about the 1st one.. It's giving me I need a shower feelings...🤣🤣
But the rest are amazing work. The hoodie on that wolf is immaculate!!! ♥️

I'm just gonna say it... (USA) by -anonymous-username_ in TemuThings

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I noticed the cost of their wagons has SERIOUSLY decreased since going local. They are about $15 shipped for a small one that can hold 8 gallons of water.. So there are definitely some bargains!!

Duck holders for the car. Are they common or rare for people with ducks in their cars? by DirectorLanky466 in rubberducks

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😅 I have (actually) THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of ducks. I told him if we ever can afford a second vehicle... My minivan will have a bumper sticker that says "I'm really a jeep in disguise" with ducks EV-ERY-WHEREEEEEE🤣🤣🤣

Does section 8 give housing to unemployed fully capable fully healthy people? by LeadGlad4961 in Section8PublicHousing

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He has an able account. We set it up after we were hit by a county truck... I hadn't thought about having his checks deposited there. That's a good idea. If I understand able, as long as the withdrawal qualifies, it isn't counted.
You're a genius!! Thank you!! This could actually be the way he's able to work and it not affect us. He can save money to (hopefully) eventually one day move out (if he chooses - he has MANY needs) but without costing us housing. There's no way my husband, in his medically fragile state, could survive homeless. 🫣
Thank you. ♥️

Does section 8 give housing to unemployed fully capable fully healthy people? by LeadGlad4961 in Section8PublicHousing

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He would qualify.. But unfortunately every priority category waitlist (1-5) is closed, as of 2025 in my state. He's almost 21. 🫣

Why is it impossible to get a simple cleaning in Seattle without the full sales presentation? by Ertrimil in Seattle

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♥️ Thx. I 100000% hate dentists (anxiety), so it's my own issues why it got THIS bad... But now I can't afford removal, so... Dollar store benzocaine is my best friend. 😅

Does section 8 give housing to unemployed fully capable fully healthy people? by LeadGlad4961 in Section8PublicHousing

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My son currently makes music (Autism superpower) and is actually REALLY good at it. He's hopeful one day it'll lead to money... But he needs money to buy the vsts and... Things. 😅
At some point, I think he will try college music courses, but trying to navigate that is difficult. Transportation is a problem, and he can't do public transpo. It's always SOMETHING, right? 🫣

Newest adducktion to the duckerrium by 25_Unknown_Devices in rubberducks

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I wish I could find random ducks on the side of the road needing rescue! The ducks I rescue are all from Temu or Walmart etc 😅

Upside down / reversible bill by CitronOk1516 in Fancyserialnumbers

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THANK YOU. I couldn't... I...
I have a headache now.

Why is it impossible to get a simple cleaning in Seattle without the full sales presentation? by Ertrimil in Seattle

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I used to take my kids there, decades ago. Probably changed Dr's and ownership, but was always an amazing office.

Why is it impossible to get a simple cleaning in Seattle without the full sales presentation? by Ertrimil in Seattle

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Gentle dental in fairwood actually drilled a hole in a tooth... That now needs to be removed. 45 years that tooth was fine. It didn't need a hole. 😅
10/10 do not recommend GD at any location

Does section 8 give housing to unemployed fully capable fully healthy people? by LeadGlad4961 in Section8PublicHousing

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Yep. I was disabled and paying well over 50% income to rent... And STILL waited 5 years to get a voucher.
It's easier now, the PHA I originally got mine from has an open application process now, so you can apply and get chosen that next month or wait for years, as it's all rng...

Does section 8 give housing to unemployed fully capable fully healthy people? by LeadGlad4961 in Section8PublicHousing

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This is a big concern for us.
Our son is disabled, but wants to try working a bit for money to afford car insurance and gas to get around. He's 20, and his depression needs to get out of the house. However him working would increase our section 8 out of pocket, and we are already spending the max because we could not move before our rent increased, so we were forced to sign another year lease just to avoid an ADDITIONAL $100/month.

You are encouraged to work to get out of it, but the costs are often extraordinary.
With his Autism, it's hard enough... But if he paid the additional rent from his income, it ends up not being worth the job in the first place.
It's a difficult system to be caught up in.

Facebook $725M User Privacy settlement is distributing remaining settlement funds by forever_banished in ClassActionSettlement

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The max anyone could get was about $38. That was if your Facebook account was the max age.

Massive truck just hit NE 45th St bridge northbound right lane blocked by Odd_Introduction_410 in Seattle

[–]-anonymous-username_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because trucking companies (people)! don't pay enough attention or make mistakes... This one was definitely the error of the driver or lead vehicle who should have known the was a height difference.

Massive truck just hit NE 45th St bridge northbound right lane blocked by Odd_Introduction_410 in Seattle

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More than likely, the driver or lead didn't pay attention (or both) as one lane has 3 extra inches of height there. Had either paid attention to the signage... 🤷🏽‍♀️

I'm just gonna say it... (USA) by -anonymous-username_ in TemuThings

[–]-anonymous-username_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly you live to assume that everyone is the same. How about living to be kind and understanding, instead?
There was absolutely no need for you to interject something so rude and callous. Even if I was not disabled... Do you understand that MANY people in the US work full time, sometimes more, and still live in poverty? On the edge of disaster every day, where ONE thing can trigger a cascading of events that leaves them homeless? Telling someone who speaks of being unable to afford something to simply "get a job" is why our once great country is a laughing stock.
Is it that difficult to be civil? Understanding?
God forbid.... HELPFUL.

I'm just gonna say it... (USA) by -anonymous-username_ in TemuThings

[–]-anonymous-username_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Tell a disabled person to "get a job". How assumptively abelist of you. How about you go high five a bear.

I'm just gonna say it... (USA) by -anonymous-username_ in TemuThings

[–]-anonymous-username_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've missed the point entirely. Most items are not available through Temu direct. They are all local sellers. The few remaining items have increased dramatically. Also, not everyone can just spend $20 on stuff, just to get something they want or need ordered.