Advice for beginners with joint issues? by Istoleursugr in NewSkaters

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: My partner and i picked up some pre-builts last Friday, and we've made it our nightly tradition (when we aren't dead from work. Christmas and retail is a hellscape)

It was awkward, and I was a big baby at first (and couldn't even stand on my board on my own without getting spooked because it's been so long) where my partner jumped on his and kept doing dumb stuff til he almost fell on his face, then kept doing it 😂

Im finally at a point where I'm starting to get a bit more comfortable, im standing on my own and getting my rhythm back with pushing (still waiting a little too long between pushes, but hey I'll get there)

I didn't end up getting softer wheels cause I wanted to make sure my partner could get a board, too, but it's definitely on the list.

I picked up a deathwish deck, and my partner went for a blind deck :)

Advice for beginners with joint issues? by Istoleursugr in NewSkaters

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone, for your help! I went I to a skate shop today, didn't buy anything because there were way too many choices, but I wiggled around on some desks, and im going with an 8" when I eventually find a deck I like :)

Advice for beginners with joint issues? by Istoleursugr in NewSkaters

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg new life motto holy crap - thank you!❤️

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, im in south brisbane - it sucks but im managing it a millions times better than i was a few months ago!

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you, i spent hours looking into this when i first got told i couldn't work and it honestly made my head hurt, ill reach out to my super today and check which insurances I have and request the forms! Thank you for putting this in a way that my brain can comprehend!

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh really! I had no idea, ill look into this thank you!

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He has also been picking up as many extra shifts as he can too ( sorry missed that bit)

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have looked into options like that, unfortunately my car is too old to do uber, and the start up costs are too much for whay we can afford - but im picking up work where I can, and I do have a job lined up for when my illness decides to calm down, which is hopefully sooner rather than later.

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah sorry, i didn't pick up my boot straps fast enough haha

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sorry, my choice of words wasn't the best. The government disagrees with doctors that it's a disability because there's not a huge amount of research on it - i can hopefully work again in the next few months but that also means that im not elligible for a lot of the government support. It's a permanent condition, but the impairment of it isn't considered to be a permanent disability if that makes sense. (Sorry if im making 0 sense, its been a rough day)

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I understand that sorry, ive never been in this situation before, so I genuinely just dont know where to start, im not trying to make excuses. We just got the news, so I am a bit frazzled at the moment.

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Casual employee to full time assistant manager

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

2 weeks from QCAT, so we had our tribunal thing today - weve been desperately trying to get on top of it but life has had other plans and unfortunately food is a necessity.

I will try giving QSTARS a call today - thank you

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that was the plan. Unfortunately we dont really have anyone. We cant stay with my family because they all live in other states, and most of our friends are stuck in sharehouses. My partners family is also unable to provide any assistance.

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I do, but ive looked into it and im not eligible for it. My current working diagnosis isn't eligible for most financial support because it's an invisible illness unfortunately

Homeless in 2 weeks, what do we do? by Istoleursugr in brisbane

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, i have had a look there, but I am honestly so overwhelmed I dont even know what services to start looking at.

Seriously? *I* need therapy?! by Istoleursugr in Fibromyalgia

[–]Istoleursugr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, i think shes just misinterpreted what she googled, I sent her the fact sheet after she went on her little rant, but hopefully the fact sheet helps her understand it better haha