Shouldn't Be This Hard....

[inanna]

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It shouldn't be this hard to survive.

Without saying what I do for a living, suffice it to state that I work damn hard. Most of us do.

I'm beginning to wonder what the point of it all is? When one cannot afford the basic necessities, yet the workload continues to increase and there are no added benefits - what is the damn point?

I have to move. The property where I've been residing for six + years has been sold. That means first and last months rent, moving expenses, plus the rental rates in this town are obscene.

I'm living paycheck to paycheck here. My expenses have just increased by $245.00/mth. Had to seek charity just to cough up deposits for all of this.

Thank goodness for family/friends willing to help out with the actual move, like use of a pick up, etc.

I'll be without internet for at least a month because I cannot possibly afford the hookup charges at this time. It's not the end of the world, but being online is one of the few pleasures I have left in this world.

Today was my birthday. Darling daughter bought me a much needed harness for the puppy. (He chewed the other one to shreds.) I was too broke to buy it myself. Imagine that!? Again, I work damn hard.

She also bought me a bottle of Jamesons Irish Whisky, which I'm partaking of currently.

Cuz life sucks.

Shouldn't be this hard....for anybody.

And yes, I'm counting my blessings. But what the fuck?

[LibraLiz1973]

1. I'm sorry.

I've been there and I know how awful it is. The thing I've learned is that no matter what's going on- when I was homeless or during the good times- is to remain as positive as possible. Sounds cheesy but I suffer from anxiety and depression so I work hard to keep myself from getting into a cycle.

You're right to count your blessingsp. You have a puppy to keep you company. A daughter who loved you enough to contact you on your birthday and buy great gifts. And then there are your friends and family who are helping you move. The takeaway is that you are not alone and you're loved and cared about. That, my friend, is worth it's weight in gold. There are many many people with a shitload of money who can't say the same

Happy belated birthday and sending positive vibes and prayers to you for a good year ahead. ❤️

[patricia92243]

2. Lovely post!

[inanna]

5. Thanks for your kind words.

[kacekwl]

3. Sadly myself and so many others

are just one bit of bad news or bad luck away from such a situation. Good luck to you .

[inanna]

6. Oh, I always find some way to pull through...

But I am so damn tired of it all.

Thanks for the reply.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

4. Agreed. K&R

Happy Birthday!

[killbotfactory]

7. I lived paycheck to paycheck for most of my adult life.

most of that trying to take care of a new child.

I don't understand how anyone who has lived through that kind of bullshit would be fine with it continuing.

Some people, when they are subjected to this kind of abuse (AND IT IS ABUSE), realize how wrong it is and try to stop it.

Other people think of it as some kind of initiation rite into being an "adult". And we can tell how well it works out when those "adults" vote overwhelmingly for the paranoid hateful bigots.

When people in our country commit mass murder with some stupidly easy semi-auto gun, people here are all on-board gun control with renewed fervor.

When so many people in our country are ground down by the minutia of everyday life, trying to account for every penny and failing, having their lives fall apart and destroyed by forces beyond their control... the response is "15/hr is too much, be realistic" "single payer? not happening, just forgetaboutit".

Basically any problem where the answer is "pay people more, act like you give a shit about their health, and treat them like adults with human responsibilities" the powers that be will be deaf to.

[awoke_in_2003]

8. First and last month, plus moving expenses

is why it pisses me off when people cavalierly say "well, just move to where the jobs are". I have lived in rentals, and I know it is not that easy.