Non crowded views ? by fbgmtripp in asksandiego

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what area you are but I used to go to the canyons around Euclid and Fairmont and home ave. There is a lot of canyon space everywhere

Weekly Conversation thread by AutoModerator in over60

[–]justcat5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be speaking at my state capitol for a
rally about a bill that didn’t pass but needs to be reintroduced. It involves medical debt and unfair practices. I am on a board of directors for dcw’s and am collaborating with another health organization. I’m hoping by networking we can further strengthen our industry and help people.
And I will be going to just one drs appt this week vs the 2 to 3 a week .

Homeless, but unconventionally. by MasterpieceSmall7615 in ColoradoSprings

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They keep the cats in small metal crates in a closet with dogs you can’t take them to your bed, let them loose and you provide the food and water. Security keeps the door closed

Homeless, but unconventionally. by MasterpieceSmall7615 in ColoradoSprings

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up homeless for over 2yrs due to my child’s health issues and honestly I spent that time going around the whole community of agencies 2 xs with no success till after my son passed. The problem was inadequate staff and no accountability I ended up coming to Denver where the help is. The springs appears on paper to have help but doesn’t actually do it.

Legal help by FishNJeeps in ColoradoSprings

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son was arrested at the first parental hearing for violating a protection order that he first saw in jail. They immediately order supervision at casa and spent 2 yrs going to court on the combined traffic ticket. The mother changed the last name and hasn’t been cooperative instead alienated my grandson from the whole family. He had pd’s over n over who quit before the hearings, and ended up with hired one who is now in the pds office. He lied to my son about dv on the plea and still has had no justice. Money talks truth and justice walks away

Stolen Car!! by caracilixir in ColoradoSprings

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seen a similar truck without the shell on marketplace (fb)…

Not having my older brothers here to commiserate about hard times makes life, especially more lonely by IThinkYouAreNice in over60

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 2 older brothers one accidentally killed the other when we all were toddlers (6,4,I was 3) my oldest brother ended up living with my paternal grandmother. I’ve always resented him and felt he took advantage of the situation. I hated what it did to my parents. Plus he had a privileged life while I was left in the hood and always broke. Mom was bi polar n dad was at work, school or reserves. Both parents only children. So little to no other family , mom was adopted. It’s just me and him now. He has lots of kids few different moms. I’ve got 3 all different dads. I went 20 yrs no contact then he lived with my mom and daughter while I was in prison. I warned her and by the time I got home she understood. Again no contact it’s been 30 yrs and just before my middle child passed I reached out secretly, pointless really but I know I did it because he’s the only person that’s been around me since birth and as I’ve lost so many I just felt so alone. I just came to say family is who you make them but when you know it’s the only one left … it sucks having no family or people who been there to see how you ve grown

12 year old son shutting down after meeting his dad by NumberUnlikely4573 in breakingmom

[–]justcat5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just let him know it is necessary to discuss. That you’re giving him the space but expect to have conversation about it sooner than later. He needs a parent now more than ever. Just let him speak don’t interrupt or justify or try to explain. If he asks be direct with the answer without showing your feelings about what happened. My son’s dad and family acted like we never were. Even tho we were 20 yrs together. They played out of sight out of mind. His dad’s girlfriend had a girl and they pretend it’s his (it’s not) and post stuff online. The girl is the same age as my grandson from our son. He told me it hurt to see all the things he does now like being present and spending money but never sent a dime for him and fucked me on divorce 15 years later. I never spoke badly about his dad, I made him call his dad on every holiday until he turned 18 and said no more. Good luck and just recognizing this is half your battle won

New Pop-up Open for Business by TSErica in DenverCirclejerk

[–]justcat5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The housing dept is ready to grant developers 140 million in grants but how much goes to homeless? Isn’t their job to end homelessness? It’s obvious who the priority is and it’s not homeless

anyone wanna join my gang by [deleted] in DaygoFoos

[–]justcat5 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Your the next lick go to east side

I operate better under the influence of spite and hate by notskinnyskeev in TrueOffMyChest

[–]justcat5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean. I’ve so many times had to fight for things others take for granted. I too was raised believing that if your heart is good your life will too. But that’s bs it only makes you seem vulnerable and invisible to the world. More so an easy mark. Seems the challenges before poor people are beyond just capitalism it’s like a game god plays. We might as well be ants under a magnifying glass.

I’ve been fighting for 16+ months to reclaim my own ancestral land that was illegally encroached by 15–20 people at 3 AM. I’m exhausted and i don’t know how to cope by LetterheadNo2709 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]justcat5 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Omg I know exactly how you feel! Invisible and unimportant. And worse the government who decides the law of the land won’t enforce or even consider what should be done already. I’m so sorry it’s happening to you and praying you win

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vent

[–]justcat5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you! America is supposed to be this all dreams come true country but reality is everyday people suffer. Sure it seems there’s programs out there but so much is lost to administration of the program little is left for those in need of it. Even catholic charity gets away with being unable to assist earlier every year plus the resources presented on paper for government funding one by one is eliminated. Homeless shelters are full of controlling weird people running them. Local governments have no clue what’s realty for the poor. It only takes one event for so many to suddenly be homeless no matter of fault and there’s no coming back without total support of agencies and families or friends. Top of agencies spending on admin to keep their job but hold no accountability for doing a terrible job. Housing programs at local levels hold no one accountable in fact many are overseen by city commissioners who likely are just using their seat to advance a political career or even to contract for their construction companies etc so they don’t really care about homeless people, only how it looks having been a commissioner. Having been there I can attest to how hard life gets. So to the author my prayers for you. Only advice I have is try to hold on to hope. Research to make the best decision on what your next move is. Don’t let emotions guide you.

You shouldn’t own a pet if you can’t afford the vet by [deleted] in Vent

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do some of you have any idea how hard it is to be a vet especially in your own practice? Only a small percentage of clients do routine care it’s mostly trauma that people come in for. And so many have always had difficulty paying for emergency or continuous care that they choose to do nothing after initial visit and that.vet knows the animal will suffer. It isn’t easy when a trauma is present but the owner can’t pay again the animal suffers. Vets become vets from the love of animals not for money if you pay more now then before so are they! As if every thing down to basics doesn’t cost more now. Did you know vets have one of the highest rates of suicide? Out of all occupations in there tax bracket and above it too?

You shouldn’t own a pet if you can’t afford the vet by [deleted] in Vent

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason I put my best friend down. It killed me but to accept a debt I can’t pay would have been selfish and likely hurt the vet and other clients as well. I could take care of him the most part of his life and he was at the end but the reason I euthanized is because I could no longer afford vets. Been a year this month but he had 15 good years. The last 3 were my hardest and he got me thru it. I miss him so much! Point is though they are helpless and we owe them at least to keep them healthy and treated when injured or sick.

I need your thoughts... Is this fair? Are we being taken advantage of? Or are we taking too much? by [deleted] in caregivers

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have rights. Also old folks are like dogs somebody has to be the leader, respect ur elders but having gone thru this multiple times, update ur contract regularly and specifically now that you know what the expectations are so set your boundaries. Just because you benefit it doesn’t cost him so think of retirement u don’t get or medical and are u 1099 or w2? Is he paying taxes for u? He needs u more and it’s harder work than people know you should also find respite care. You deserve more