Quote From: h2opekaDr. Phil, Oprah and Montel aren't going to be able to help you. You need to pick you head up and stop feeling sorry for yourself. You are the only one that can help you. I've had a history of drug use and when I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and start taking action by finding ways to stay clean (which include AA and NA meetings), was I able to stay clean. A lot of people have NO ONE for one reason or another. Until you make that decision, NO ONE is going to help you. Try and take another approach by looking for the positive in life instead of the negative. Every problem in life, with the willingness and right attitude, will resolve itself.
Good Luck to YOU!
Did you happen to notice that she mentioned that she is disabled? Well, I happen to be disabled also. First of all, when that happens to you and you are no longer able to work and support yourself, you are put at a great disadvantage. I am making preparations in case my husband happens to pass before I do. Since he is 16 years older than I am it's a likelihood that I really don't like to think about but sometimes I have to. I have to plan. That means that I have to make sure that there is enough life insurance to take care of me, among other things. And on top of everything, when you are disabled it tends to cause depression. They go hand in hand. Your life has changed, believe me, it's easy to feel the need to give up sometimes. I'm really happy to learn of your sobriety but to be honest, there is a difference between the two.
If I don't plan out my future, I have no idea what I would do. "Itsme" is apparently in that situation. There isn't much in the way of government assistance for people who are disabled. They will not provide us with a place to live, unless it's a shelter of some sort. All we get is a small disability check that would never be able to cover our living expenses in todays times.
I know that you are trying to send a positive message but coming from someone who knows how hard it would be, I totally understand her fear and her feelings of already having given up. Even though I am not facing what she is, I still have my husbands income and a fairly nice life, I want to give up almost on a daily basis because I just can't take it anymore. It's hard to explain. I would have to tell the entire story for you to know where I am coming from.
I'm just trying to explain a little here and to let you know that it's not as easy as it sounds. I'm not trying to be confrontational, truly I'm not, so please don't misunderstand. It's just that "I get it"! As I said I'm really happy for you but to be honest, not every problem in life can be resolved with a positive attitude. Sometimes there are just no options available.
