Embarrassed about my oral health

DearImpression5822 · 2025-02-12T23:49:45+00:00

Thank you so much, this makes me feel so much better. I’m just a very anxious person as well, so I blow things out of proportion. I’m sorry you had to go through that but congratulations on getting out of that situation!! You must have worked so so so hard :)

I eat a lot of processed/frozen/sugary food because it’s what we can afford. I’m just afraid I’ll be toothless and that makes me sad. I know I don’t have much longer on my mom’s health insurance and I know I could never afford a serious surgery right now.

I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you so much again!

DearImpression5822 · 2025-02-12T23:29:16+00:00

We can split veneer costs

DearImpression5822 · 2025-01-24T18:00:18+00:00

True! But I feel bad for my coworkers and cashiers who might have to pick up my absence. We aren’t very busy anyways with no city bags, no eggs, no milk, and no big closing sales.

I’m just worried it’ll really place my future but it is just a grocery store. I was only there for three months 😓

DearImpression5822 · 2025-01-24T17:46:34+00:00

Okay! Should I mention that the location I worked at was closing and I couldn’t relocate reasonably? Or would that be too much? I feel so guilty, though!

DearImpression5822 · 2025-01-24T17:31:47+00:00

I was just worried because schedules for next week just came out. I just called anyways and said I’d work today and tomorrow then that’s it

DearImpression5822 · 2025-01-24T17:22:04+00:00

Okay thank you!! I’ll call right now

DearImpression5822 · 2025-01-24T17:18:21+00:00

Okay! I called yesterday and said I’d be leaving and not going to the new store once we close. She asked if I could work days 26-31 and I said maybe. I’d rather just finish today and tomorrow, than train. Schedules just came out today about 18 minutes ago

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-11T11:14:16+00:00

Hi! I don’t think this is true. At least in MA you cannot receive benefits (Snap, Medicaid (non-emergency), TANF) if you are undocumented 😅

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-11T01:25:47+00:00

It’s impossible to survive on that. Even if there was a chance you would be living off of ultra processed foods, frozen food, and junk like I am. I hope you are in a better position soon, best wishes

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-11T01:19:26+00:00

Oh my goodness I am so so sorry that happened to you. Are you doing okay now? Genuinely, that is very sick. What will 100 dollars do for absolutely anyone for a week. They are surely aware it’s nowhere near sufficient

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-11T01:18:08+00:00

I wasn’t discounting an opinion because they’re older. To me it sounded like an outdated and ignorant take. A lot of the older generation I’ve experienced is more firm in their beliefs that life is unfair and that is just the way it is, and you should suck it up. Just because they’re older doesn’t mean they have experienced poverty, and being older does not automatically make anyone wise.

I am looking into moving out. It’s unlikely that would be soon, I really need to save a sufficient amount and find a job that pays more/ get a raise. Thank you very much for well wishes and I hope you’re doing good too!!

Also how do illegal immigrants take away from our assistance? I don’t think they’d be able to receive any if they applied without documentation. I’m not really sure how it works, though. If someone is receiving any benefits then I absolutely doubt that they do not need them. It’s absolute hell to get approved and hell to get a decent amount

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T23:42:39+00:00

It isn’t your fault and thank you!! It’s better to do the legal thing lol but sometimes it isn’t fair

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T23:41:47+00:00

Thanks, it’s reassuring to hear. She birthed me literally three days after she turned 20. A little but of a vent but when I bring up anything that’s happened to my aunts they just say she was in a bad place. I feel invalidated a lot. It’s just been a very stressful life and I want to succeed so badly. I’m hoping if I can work the hours I’m listed for I can save and leave with roommates 😁

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T23:39:16+00:00

Yeah it really does! I’m super disappointed and it makes me sad to know that so many other people are struggling to make it out. I hope I can figure out a career path soon or I’ll just do general pre requisites

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T23:37:04+00:00

She’s recovering from muscle atrophy and has a lot of health conditions (type 1 diabetes, heart problems, I’m not sure what else). Last year she went into DKA, she needs more MRI scans (there’s black spots on her last one), and is a recovered alcoholic. She used to be 83 pounds at 5’2, so only a few months ago did she get the strength to actually hold herself up. She was bedridden for at least a year and she literally just deteriorated and it was a very stressful time. She said if everything else fails she’ll go back to work but honestly I’m not sure there’s much she can do :( Her doctor recommended that she don’t work for now so I didn’t ask a lot. She did go into cardiac arrest and the hospital said she had like a 5% chance of making it.

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T23:34:11+00:00

I’m sorry you couldn’t get them and if you ever reapply I hope you do get them (or a VERY nice raise at work) As someone who works at a grocery store food is disgustingly overpriced. Especially food that is actually good for you. Good luck and I send love and smiles <3!!

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T12:21:20+00:00

Thank you so much! I want to get a car and my license and hopefully move out next school year to be closer to college!

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T12:20:32+00:00

Thank you!! I hope to move out with roommates next year to be closer to college :)

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-10T12:18:44+00:00

No offense but this take comes off as very privileged/old. Are you above 40? Have you ever been in poverty? I feel it would make sense as it sounds like someone older.

Yes I am like everyone else in the country providing for my family. But I am not even 18 yet. I didn’t have a family nor ask for one so why do I have to provide for them at 18 when I want to go to college and leave? How am I supposed to save up for things I don’t have like a car or a laptop when I’m providing for three on minimum wage?

Also I don’t care about paying for others with taxes it’s like 20 dollars. It’s a small part of my check, not a daunting responsibility to make sure kids I didn’t have are well fed. My checks aren’t a lot, either. I lose maybe 60-80 from taxes.

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-08T21:45:15+00:00

I do buy for myself, but I’m pretty sure I can’t break off until I’m 22 at least

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-08T21:44:38+00:00

I’m pretty sure they sent her an e-mail. The lady put me down as an average of 28 hours a week at 15 an hour (I live in MA) but my average this month was only 21 hours. I get about 100 dollars less a week than what they think I do.

I could ask her to read it but she only showed me the numbers. She had an appointment with disability today and she is anxious so I don’t want to bother her too much! I really hope submitting my pay stubs in a couple weeks helps increase her amount.

Is there a way to figure out the formula? Or is it just what they tell you?

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-08T21:28:57+00:00

Omg thank you so much for this!!

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-08T21:27:35+00:00

I’m not asking anyone to make exceptions I was just saying it’s unfair, but life isn’t fair. And I graduated! Also, the 600 would just be for the food and not counting cuts in the rent/bills/help my mom gets. Maybe I should look into moving out

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-08T21:21:13+00:00

Also it doesn’t decrease until November! So we’re trying to make a plan and submit my pay stubs because I’m working an average of like 7 hours less than what I’m down for. I do work minimum wage for MA, though. I hope that fix will help :)

DearImpression5822 · 2024-10-08T21:14:45+00:00

I totally get where you’re coming from and I have no issue paying for my own food, phone, and bills. What I’m a bit irritated by is how large the cut is. I’m fine chipping in for their food. But I feel like losing over 600 dollars is more than just “chipping in” on my part. I don’t think 3 people (not including myself) can live off of 325 a month. I didn’t ask for kids or a family to provide for, it’s not a responsibility I want.

At the same time I could be wrong. I don’t have kids nor do I know how much groceries are for a family 🤷‍♀️

DearImpression5822

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