The wire just lifted...a little bit

[serai]

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So I got the confirmation from the county that my cash allowance has been approved. It's not as much as I'd hoped, but it's enough to make sure my utilities are paid each month, with a little bit extra so I can buy a few household things I've been sorely needing. This doesn't solve my problems, but it will give me a breather for a few months, so my mind isn't filled up with GODDAMMIT HOW WILL I KEEP THE LIGHTS ON? A hundred dollars a month sounds like chump change, doesn't it? But it's so much money to me that I started crying when I opened the envelope and read the notice.

*sigh* How did I end up here? I think I'll take some more cough medicine and curl up with a nice, yummy movie. I'm thinking O, which existence gabi_fics reminded me of today.

Comments

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

Serai, that makes me so happy for you. I'm so glad that you're going to have a little help and room to breathe. This is great news.

[serai1.livejournal.com]

*hug* Thank you, honey. For the comment and for your past help. This isn't going to last very long, but the space to reassess and decide what I'm going to do is incredibly welcome.

[shirebound]

Oh my gosh, what a relief. I wish I was there to hug you and dance you around.

[serai1.livejournal.com]

We shall dance a virtual jig instead.

[danae_b]

Congratulations, I'm really happy for you! Been there and kind of trip over there myself sometimes, I know just how MUCH that really is.

[serai1.livejournal.com]

*hug* Yeah, it's lovely to hear support from friends, but nothing matches getting it from someone who's been there, eh?

I remember many years ago being at a friend's house when she opened a letter from her grandmother. My friend was exceedingly poor at the time - still is, in fact, but at that time she was new to it. She opened the letter and started crying because her gramma had sent her $50. At the time I thought her reaction was excessive because it was, you know, "just" $50. NOW I understand her tears. It's really true - you have to experience poverty to really know what it feels like.

[aliensouldream.livejournal.com]

That's great news, love xx

[biting-moopie.livejournal.com]

When every cent truly counts, $100 is everything. I'm so happy for you <3