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Chronic IllnessEnglish • 5 months ago

After 4 years, I finally got approved for SSDI. $1,100/month and an additional $81/month for my 13 y/o child.

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After 4 years, I finally got approved for SSDI. $1,100/month and an additional $81/month for my 13 y/o child.

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Chronic IllnessEnglish • 5 months ago

How the hell am I supposed to live? This isn’t even enough to cover rent in my area. I have a move-out date of August 31st and I have no clue what we’re going to do.

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I’m so sorry. I’ve had to move out of the country to survive on SSDI.

I’ve heard some people live okay in rural massachusats.

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