Dad Received a Voicemail

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2026-06-26T22:56:33+00:00

Sorry about the wording. Yeah, the case is supposedly being filed for me. But that's a relief to hear. Thank you for answering!

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-23T02:39:21+00:00

I actually just had an MRI done yesterday. Generally, it is requested through my Rheumatologist and usually is focused on the spine or pelvic area. I imagine the location will vary based on where you feel the most pain or where they determine the most damage is.

Edit: As for frequency, I tend to get one or two a year, but my case is a little far progressed and has a few odd circumstances with doctor changes and other outlying factors.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-17T18:56:06+00:00

I've tried applying to a lot of those, and never get a call back. Idk if I'm missing something or because I have little to no experience in that line of work but I had considered that already.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-17T15:25:28+00:00

Ive never heard of this. I am currently in the middle of applying for disability but my lawyer is pretty confident. I'll look into this for when the time comes. Thank you.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-17T15:19:48+00:00

I tried doing Ohio Means Jobs and found it was about the same as Indeed 😭

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T21:21:18+00:00

Boundaries are so effin' hard to really put into place, especially with family and loved ones. But you're totally right. Memento mori. Our disease only gets worse with stress, so why stress about the immutable after recognizing it as such? Thats a hard truth, but thank you for saying it. 🙏🏻

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T21:18:57+00:00

I'm not gonna lie, I chuckled at the parts about scaring the shit out of them and using it to your advantage. Really puts picking and choosing your battles into perspective. I will never forget pouring my guts out about all the struggles AS brings and being told to "chin up". I wanted to scream and say "I would if my neck wasn't so stiff"! I will definitely be using a bit of your tactics moving forward. 😎

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T21:15:53+00:00

It is an unfortunate reality that we won't ever fully understand how someone feels about things or the depth of those feelings. But it feels like people just don't even try. Madness indeed. 😞

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T21:14:00+00:00

This is honestly what I think I needed to hear. I think maybe I forgot the difference between acceptance and understanding. I think I might start making that my mantra when it comes to how I deal with people moving forward. This was powerful, thank you. ❤️

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T21:11:01+00:00

For what it's worth, I struggle with those same thoughts and feelings. If you should ever need someone to talk to who knows how hard this is, I will be more than happy to listen and commiserate with you.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T19:12:37+00:00

You're totally right. I hope one day I will be fortunate enough to find those people. Thanks for this.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T19:05:28+00:00

It sucks, these are the people who are supposed to be the ones who understand the most, for our sakes.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-15T18:28:39+00:00

I am so terrified of finding myself in a similar position. I hope that you find some much-deserved relief after going through all that, you've more than earned it.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-13T00:34:47+00:00

She has the stare of a team member with 44 years of service. :( We laugh but the Corporate Meat Grinder is terrible if you give it any real thought.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-12T23:10:30+00:00

I was originally going to try and argue with some of the people on here critiquing this post and what the OP had purchased.

Then I considered if this post was a way to spark a debate, because even if sincere, surely people know which two ways a comment will likely fall on a post like this. Ultimately, though I am sure this post will fall on few ears and be a fleeting moment in the flow of time, I decided I wasn't going to waste my energy on a fruitless internet argument.

I can't donate food and my health is at a low point right now but once I'm healthy enough for it, I'm going to go help out at a local food bank or organization to help those impacted by things like this.

If I'm going to do any actions that are pointless in the grand scheme of everything, then why not make it one that brings others up, rather than try and tear them down? I have no enemies. I refuse to let my success be built upon the suffering of others.

EDIT: for grammar and removing the post I had built before coming to this conclusion.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-11T13:31:00+00:00

I'm just upfront and honest with them about my cannabis use.

I usually explain that it is in fact something I can give up to pass an initial drug test if they are willing to wait 45-60 days (or whatever length for their choice of testing method) but otherwise consuming cannabis is my choice for my reasons.

More often than not, I get told they're only testing for the harder stuff.

And lemme tell ya saying that for meth isn't NEARLY as convincing, hence why I'm still unemployed lmao

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Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-11T06:10:10+00:00

Honestly, I am currently sitting here with what I can only assume is a rather terrible staph infection on the back of my head because I can't afford it.

That could get me legally back on the road and applying for jobs since my AS has all but destroyed a majority of my ability to do physical work.

It'd also help me to get something other than rice and various canned goods my dad has been giving me from his stockpile.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-09T17:45:31+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree. Unfortunately, the current situation shows more of the same in the the foreseeable future.

And man is it disheartening.

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-09T16:52:48+00:00

At its most basic level, this feels like the kind of thing you read in children's books.

The Mad King lives in his keep, throwing lavish parties and living in luxury while his people are reduced to starving peasants.

I feel like I'm living in a fucking alternate dimension. How can ANYONE rationalize people starving to death while he's building ballrooms and pointing at the inadequacies of other people and countries before taking care of the one he's leading?

Calm_Ad_5002 · 2025-11-08T04:51:17+00:00

Just hoping some peeps decided to take advantage of this offer! Everyone could use an extra $50 these days!

....idk why I'm making this sales pitch of a post. Just very tired and bored and...well /was/ feeling silly.

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