The move is done...

[ThomCat]

I can't thank people enough who came out here to move me into my new place. JennaLaw, JonnyBlitz, La LionessPriyanka, Rockit, and friends from Buffalo who came down to help. It was a hell of a lot of work.

:grouphug: :loveya:

Unfortunately, a bunch of friends who said they would help bailed out, and that made things harder for the people who did show up to help. It was a lot of work, and I couldn't do anything to help. :(

Now, after all of that I'm going over the financials an I've entirely drained my 401k. It's empty. I'm now draining my IRA, and it never had much in it even before the recent economic bust cut it in half. So I'll only be able to survive a few months on my IRA.

If my disability insurance and/or my social security don't come through in the next few months then the game is over. Both are past due. I should have had them by now. But the delays continue. If they don't get resolved in the next few I'll lose everything and end up homeless. I'll have absolutely no more resources to tap. Please keep your fingers crossed.

:(

[TZ]

1. Damn.

I've had my issues but at least I can still work and provide for myself...I hope your insurance comes through SOON. What an awful racket getting disability insurance is...:( :hug:

[ThomCat]

6. It really is a racket.

It's a whole lot of paperwork...waiting...more paperwork...more waiting...

Then...eventually...they send you to a doctor.

Then...eventually...you hear that they want to send you to have your depression reviewed by somebody. :wtf: What depression? Just process my claim already.

:grr:

[TZ]

9. when my sister was trying to get disability for

being unable to do her job as a software engineer because of a non-malignant brain tumor which was impairing her thinking skills..she got turned down because she WROTE A LETTER THAT WAS COHERENT..:wtf:

[ThomCat]

12. Holy shit! I hope she was able to get that overturned.

:(

That really seems like some bureaucrat got a raise somewhere for coming up with nitpicking above and beyond the call of duty for that one. x(

[skygazer]

2. I wish you well in the new place, Thom, and will certainly keep my fingers crossed

though it makes it really hard to type. :P

I'm sorry I wasn't there to help - the commute from California is just a killer.

I know disability and social security can be a nerve-wracking wait - my brother recently went through this. I'm not sure how long it ended up taking but he did get it all squared away before he was completely out of funds and hopefully that will be the case with you too. You don't need that stress. :hug:

[ThomCat]

7. I am very glad it came through for your Brother.

I hope it comes through for me too. :)

If it doesn't then I'll be offline an in a shelter somewhere. I'm at the point of seriously considering that. :(

[flvegan]

3. 4 great DUers helping a 5th great DUer.

Glad you're all moved in, and I've got multiple fingers and toes crossed for you Thom.

[ThomCat]

8. Thank you.

:hug:

I really hope this comes through on time. I really don't want to see the inside of a shelter again. :(

[DarkTirade]

4. I'm glad you're settled in.

Wish I could have been there to help. :(

:hug:

[ThomCat]

10. If it had been possible

I would have loved a chance to see you. :hug:

I would have felt guilty meeting you and then immediately putting you to work though. :P

[DarkTirade]

11. I would have done so gladly. :)

[InternalDialogue]

5. Good luck, Thom.

It must be a huge relief to have the move over and done with. I'll keep thinking good thoughts for your insurance and SS payments soon. You do what you need to and then keep the faith...

[ThomCat]

13. I'm doing whatever I can. Unfortunately, most of what I can do

is worry. And worrying isn't very productive. :(

[lost-in-nj]

14. Good luck in the new place

:hug: and I hope your benefits come through soon.....
Is it direct deposit?? if not is someone going to check your old mailbox??

I hope you make happy and warm memories in your new apt....

:hi:

lost

[ThomCat]

18. Thank you.

:hug:

I'm changing my address with every agency I can reach. Hopefully that, combined with changing my address with the post office, will prevent any problems. :)

If they start sending me the checks in time...

[Roon]

15. Hi Thomcat..

My Uncle is going through the same thing with his disability....how long ago did you apply for social security?

[ThomCat]

19. Last November.

I was supposed to be streamlined for a rapid decision from Social Security, and my insurance is supposed to take 30 days. So far, neither have come through. :(

[Roon]

26. I hope you can hang in there for a little while longer..

Once you qualify and start getting benefits from soc.sec., dealing with them becomes very easy. You'll get a backpay check and hopefully you can get all caught up again.

[Frosty1]

16. I'm glad the move is over

Hope all else works out in a timely manner. I finally made it out of the 700 club.
:hi:

[ThomCat]

20. Thank you.

:)

Congratulations! You'll make it into 4 digits soon. :)

[malta blue]

17. sending you all the good vibes I have Thom

:hug::hug:


Glad your move is over, and a special thank you to the people who helped you out.

[ThomCat]

21. Thank you, MB.

:hug:

I hope something positive happens soon. :(

[lizziegrace]

22. You will never be homeless

:hug:

So put that particular worry away.

Everything's crossed that your SS and Disability come through.

Love you Thom.

[ThomCat]

27. I hope you're right.

:(

[Inchworm]

23. I was so close

Wondering how it was going for you.

I didn't have any free time to swing by for a visit. If I did, I'd have prolly been too worried about all those spaghetti roads leading me to Canada or something :D

Glad your are in and I hope everything falls into place for you.

:hug:

PS: Thanks from me to ALL who helped you!!

:yourock:

[ThomCat]

28. I hope you can find your way up here at some point

and I hope things go well and I'm still here. :)

:hug:

[fizzgig]

24. i'm sorry you're having to fight with them

:hug:

i'm glad you're moved though, i hope it's brought your stress level down a bit. are you still in staten island?

[ThomCat]

29. Yes, I'm still on Staten Island.

I tried to move into Brooklyn or Queens but I couldn't find a handicapped accessible apartment that was available, affordable, and within a short commute of Manhattan. :(

:hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

25. I hope it works out, Thom.

And sorry for being late on Saturday. :hug:

[ThomCat]

30. OMG, I forgot to list you in the OP.

:(

That's what I get for being unconscious in the new place while you were working in the old place. x(

:hug:

Thank you so much for coming out to help. I couldn't have moving without all this help. :)

[Starbucks Anarchist]

32. LOL, no problem.

:hi:

[jeff30997]

31. All my fingers are crossed ThomCat.

Which makes it unbelievably hard to type.:)

Is social security retroactive ? When I applied for it,

it took them 4 months to make their decision and

when I was finally accepted they sent me a check that

covered all those months of waiting.

Sending good vibes ! :hi:

[ThomCat]

34. Yes, It is retroactive.

That will be a good thing when it happens. I'll be able to pay off some back-logged expenses and break even.

I just hope it happens soon.

:hug:

[Gormy Cuss]

33. I hope that your disability insurance comes through soon.

I wish that I had been in New York for that move -- what a crew!

[ThomCat]

35. Thank you. I do too.

:(

:hug:

I wish you were here too. It would have been wonderful to meet you, and I would definitely have appreciated another set of hands. :)

[Parche]

36. hey

i would be there, except i live on west coast!!
:hug: :hug::loveya:

glad you are moved

[ThomCat]

37. Hey

I hope you're doing really well over there on the west coast. :hug:

I'm really glad I'm moved too. :)

[SeattleGirl]

38. Glad your move is done, Thom!

And crossing my fingers and sending good vibes that the money comes through for you! :hug: :loveya:

[applegrove]

39. Crossing my fingers.