Dear, Dear Karla;
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to send me such a loving, caring, supportive, *compassionate* letter. You have given me some hope! Something I haven't had any of for a long, long, time. Sadly, after being in pain for so long, with no Medical assistance to speak of, I've become accostomed to being disregarded and ignored, ("We can always try a hysterectomy, but it probably will make things worse" to "Just keep busy and learn to ignore the pain" and "I can't prescribe painkillers, you might get hooked on them"!!!). Even worse, so many people in my life are sick of my disability, and are angry with me for not getting well.
So, Karla, you are an Angel to me. Today, I have hope. I understand, completely, that you may need time to write to me, helping me get through the SS Disability system and helping me find a DR. referral (Thank you SO much for the leads, already!). Even if I never hear from you again, please know that today, you are my Angel.
Hugs and Love to you, as well! A. Trent
From: Karla N Reply-To: adhesions@adhesions.org To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS Subject: Re: Welcome A. Trent Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 20:16 Deb, I did read this post and I will respond to it. It is going to take a lot of time and right now I feel awful. I don't want to miss anything important so will wait to I feel more up to posting. Hope this is ok. I don't think that I know anything that can prevent this person from becoming homeless...other than contacting churches, the Salvation Army....check around. I know that within my community there are a number of places that at times have funds to help people when they can't afford to pay their rent. I have to admit...I have been in that boat and had to use their services. Life isn't easy when you are disabled. Is this person by chance a veteran? If so, it is possible that help could be obtained through the VA. I can guide you a little bit in that respect as well. I am a veteran myself. I have searched various sites and have seen mention of things like helping homeless veterans so let me know. I don't profess to be any expert nor do I guarantee that a person !