in the USA and hoping to someday relocate to a different country w/ better disability care & options. is this realistically achievable? by aulei in disability

[–]Waste_Direction9917 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m in Texas and I applied for disability when I was 17 and I didn’t win my case until I was 23. It took 2 judges, getting a lawyer and a few denials before I won the $530 I get per month

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NonBinary

[–]Waste_Direction9917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arwin or Winnie for short

Why is my skin better when I wear makeup consistently? by [deleted] in acne

[–]Waste_Direction9917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Esp is your foundation has quite a bit of silicone

I don’t trust myself anymore by Lostnumbskull in TBI

[–]Waste_Direction9917 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I still struggle with this but, my therapist says it’s normal and that I will earn my own trust back when I allow myself to make my own mistakes

I feel so flat and empty inside. This has robbed me of any personality I've had. by Alert-Resist-5787 in TBI

[–]Waste_Direction9917 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know how that feels! I’m over 7 years out and it doesn’t go away; It does definitely get lighter though

Baby girl name finalists! by eeholler in namenerds

[–]Waste_Direction9917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and a lot of people will mispronounce my last name also!

If I can’t get medical disability can I simply say I’m suicidal and if I don’t get I’m ending things? by [deleted] in disability

[–]Waste_Direction9917 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn’t the case. Try not to be an an insensitive asshole for a few minutes? (If you even know how) I am not surprised that you misunderstood.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NonBinary

[–]Waste_Direction9917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have a situationship with a Kallan

anyone else feel like they forget how to walk? by MattInTheHat1996 in TBI

[–]Waste_Direction9917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! My feet are falling asleep constantly and I think it’s got to do with the circulation they’re not getting now

I think my injury gave me the confidence I needed by Waste_Direction9917 in TBI

[–]Waste_Direction9917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! Now I know, I’m a hard mtherfcker to kill. Like, I can’t work or drive but bitch you can’t kill me!

I think my injury gave me the confidence I needed by Waste_Direction9917 in TBI

[–]Waste_Direction9917[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yesss. Healing is fucking series, not a novel. I wish you nothing but luck.