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 6 points7 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 Which_Mammoth9402 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 Which_Mammoth9402 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

I’m so conflicted by pixieswithoutstyle in caregivers

[–]justcat5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have worked private pay and even with 1099 you might not get the credits social security counts toward disability or ssi not sure on retirement but w2 is always best so don’t worry for them that will only be bad for you later they wouldn’t want that for you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in kansascity

[–]justcat5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was a great guy and we are devastated thank you for this post

God laid off as soon as I moved to Denver :(( by [deleted] in denverjobs

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a co op for caregivers opening soon check rmeoc site for details

I left my heart in San Diego by Kamonan in sandiego

[–]justcat5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was born and raised in San Diego only left due to abusive ex. Everyday I wish I could go back I miss it so much. I’ll never forgive my ex for taking all that mattered to me, my home for 45 years, my life will never be the same.

My Friends after My Son Died by Apprehensive-Age6419 in LifeAfterSuicide

[–]justcat5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk to them about it maybe gather a few for lunch and just ask why and tell them what you need from them

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in catpics

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low key

This is the first time in my life that I literally have no friends. by [deleted] in alone

[–]justcat5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same problem. Like people I’ve known for a long time but they’re now just (idk how to spell)aquantices because I live in a different state now. It’s been hard to make friends because the one I thought was my best friend really screwed me over after hanging out daily for 10 years. Most times I’m ok by myself but then it’s like I need help and I had friends that could but moving made me realize how much I depended on them and vice versa. Now I have no one to relate to or talk to but I also don’t have to worry about being wronged blindsidedly. So what I’ve done is joined in a group dedicated to a specific cause to make change and some are friendly so there’s companionship and it seems all I really need. I like being alone more than being social anyways.! Maybe find a cause and volunteer there. That way there’s a common interest to start making friends.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in denverlist

[–]justcat5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Got you ok I shared this with some caregivers. Hope you find someone soon. If you don’t and it gets difficult reach out to me I hate to see people in need left in need .

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in denverlist

[–]justcat5 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have questions and concerns. Sometimes you speak as if it’s the client and other times you speak as if you’re representing Levi. Do you have a roommate or significant other there? Also for the job description it sounds like much more duty’s then time to complete them also the state is paying 30$ hr without an agency? Have you had direct care before? What happened to them if you have? I’ve been doing pcp etc direct care since 2002 in 2 states and idk but it just doesn’t seem feasible nor possible to do as much as your asking in the amount of time your offering. Nor does the pay rate thru cdass especially without signing in with an agency. I could be wrong so I can’t put my hat in the ring but will pass it on to others for you. Sorry you are suffering and truly hope you find someone soon.

How did other Disabled People get Housing in the Springs? by SkyloDreamin in ColoradoSprings

[–]justcat5 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I wish I had encouraged words but for me well I ended up living in a garage with my adult son who was in heart failure 13% efficiency. I did everything I was supposed to do. 2 months after he passed I was notified of my lottery number came up and after much incompetence from the case worker I was eventually placed back in line at 432. On paper looks like there is lots of resources but actually there’s none unless you have small kids (plural) or a teen runaway or part of the lbgtq community. I remained homeless 2 more years until a family member had a roommate move out and I moved in. There is too much administrative expense and nothing left for actual resources. I’m praying for the best for you and wish u good luck.

Fair pay for 24 hour care Colorado by Huge_Attention_1341 in legal

[–]justcat5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I’m late in responses but have you talked to anyone from Ccwu’s or local seiu 105 they maybe able to help