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scorpiogirl

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37. I'm really glad you wrote this

Wed Feb 19, 2014, 11:59 PM

Feb 2014

I have been reading your posts here for a bit. We struggled for a long time too. My husband just recently found a really good job. I'm still really scared it won't work out, but I'm so grateful at the same time. I don't think I'll ever be the same, there is no going back to our previous lives, going back to feeling secure. I think I'll always have that fear.

The responses to you over there are amazing. Your story needed to be shared because you are not alone. I know you know that, but please know so many of us lived the same life.

I thought about writing something too, when we come out the other side. I'm not sure I'm even emotionally ready to do that. I commend you for having the courage to write your story. I know it wasn't easy.

Please keep fighting. Something good will happen.

Peace.

P.S. I also shared your story on my fb page.

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Dear DU, you encouraged me to write my story and share. So, I did. Please read *Small Edit/Update* [View all] Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 OP

Beautifully written piece TH. RBStevens Feb 2014 #1

Thank you. :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #2

I'm going to say you're welcome as RBStevens Feb 2014 #3

I read your piece gwheezie Feb 2014 #4

perhaps you could write soemthing too, gwheezie Skittles Feb 2014 #7

Thank you Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #61

Much brighter gwheezie Feb 2014 #72

I'm so happy Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #74

k&r Starry Messenger Feb 2014 #5

Eloquent 2naSalit Feb 2014 #6

I'm sorry you are in poverty Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #62

Thanks 2naSalit Feb 2014 #64

add a paypal link to your blog post stg81 Feb 2014 #8

Yes, please! n/t WoodyD Feb 2014 #12

There's a gofundme link on the blog. Ms. Toad Feb 2014 #46

Thank you for linking to it. IdaBriggs Feb 2014 #57

Thanks for linking. :) Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #66

My friend linked Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #63

K and R! Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2014 #9

K&R Sissyk Feb 2014 #10

Tree-Hugger, My heart goes out to you and your family rustydog Feb 2014 #11

:) Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #65

K&R dickthegrouch Feb 2014 #13

Best wishes to you as well Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #67

Shared on my Facebook wall. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #14

You da man! KamaAina Feb 2014 #19

you rock! Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #68

See post #52 WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #70

K&R abelenkpe Feb 2014 #15

I have little left and am in poverty too. I will gladly share what I can with you. Paper Roses Feb 2014 #16

DU is definitely a sanity saver Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #69

I shared it on Facebook and on ohheckyeah Feb 2014 #17

Thank you for sharing this nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #71

Heart-wrenching Rider3 Feb 2014 #18

Politicians need to experience this Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #73

Poverty sucks! Gary 50 Feb 2014 #20

Oops Gary 50 Feb 2014 #21

The Republicans want to keep us down Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #76

beautifully written LittleGirl Feb 2014 #22

Thank you for the blessing :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #77

I posted on facebook LittleGirl Feb 2014 #87

You rock! Thank you. nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #98

Huge K&R...and hugsssssssss n/t OneGrassRoot Feb 2014 #23

Beautiful writing job--articulate, detailed, and a punch in the gut. stage left Feb 2014 #24

Another kick just because. stage left Feb 2014 #25

I hope that story is coming Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #78

Life has become so difficult for so many. Thanks for sharing your story/struggle. SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2014 #26

How can we help? WoodyD Feb 2014 #27

i feel the same. shireen Feb 2014 #28

Very true Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #80

There's a gofundme link on the blog. Ms. Toad Feb 2014 #47

Hello Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #79

Thank you. You need to send this to a local newspaper, or a national newspaper Sarah Ibarruri Feb 2014 #29

I'm working up the courage Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #75

Yes! And I'm so glad. nt Sarah Ibarruri Feb 2014 #92

Eloquent and excellent. WinstonSmith4740 Feb 2014 #30

You only need to be a 'school', not Title I even, Lifelong Protester Feb 2014 #34

This was my worry for other kids Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #82

Me too! Lifelong Protester Feb 2014 #91

That would be wonderful Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #99

Yes! Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #81

HUGE K & R !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #31

Very emotional piece of writing..... llmart Feb 2014 #32

your post and the OP just broke my heart renate Feb 2014 #42

Thank you for saying that and understanding. llmart Feb 2014 #44

Your posts really hit home for me. ladyVet Feb 2014 #55

I appreciate your positive energy Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #104

I'm sorry that you went through such hard times. Beacool Feb 2014 #95

WOW! Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #100

Thank you for saying that. llmart Feb 2014 #101

You are a very kind person Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #102

That story is the reason why Lifelong Protester Feb 2014 #33

I am so sorry that you and your family are going through such hard times. Beacool Feb 2014 #35

Keep spreading the word Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #108

I'm aware of that account. Beacool Feb 2014 #126

I shall vote for that. proudretiredvet Feb 2014 #36

Thank you. :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #109

I'm really glad you wrote this scorpiogirl Feb 2014 #37

Thank you Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #110

Tree-Hugger please help... Gary 50 Feb 2014 #38

K and R. Please give us paypal account info. merrily Feb 2014 #39

PS start a new thread for the paypal number, if necessary and link to this thread. merrily Feb 2014 #40

http://www.gofundme.com/jennswords Ms. Toad Feb 2014 #48

Thank you! merrily Feb 2014 #105

I blame the GD republicants. SmittynMo Feb 2014 #41

Absolutely!!! Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #111

K&R B Calm Feb 2014 #43

Thanks, Treehugger. tomg Feb 2014 #45

Thank you. :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #112

a link to show support d_r Feb 2014 #49

thank you for the link LittleGirl Feb 2014 #59

Thank you for sharing that link :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #113

thank you for sharing your story d_r Feb 2014 #127

I am so sorry you are going through this get the red out Feb 2014 #50

Thank you :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #114

I am proud... kag Feb 2014 #51

Thank you for the encouragement!! Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #116

This was the lead story on BuzzFlash all morning, and will be in the Truthout email newsletter. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #52

Thank you so much Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #83

No, thank you. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #94

You are awesomeness. Thank you nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #103

I was lucky, we had my moms family to help DiverDave Feb 2014 #53

I am sorry you experienced living this way Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #115

Damn. The mashed potato anecdote was what made my tears spill over my eyelids. Arugula Latte Feb 2014 #54

Over $1400 raised in 4 hrs @ link below: SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2014 #56

It's simply amazing Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #84

Your writing gives voice to millions of people. We need Congress to raise the Federal minimum asap. Sunlei Feb 2014 #58

Exactly. People cannot live on this minimum wage nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #117

WOW ... Over halfway to $5000 goal !! SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2014 #60

For once in my life Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #85

almost there now! nt magical thyme Feb 2014 #96

Your a very good writer! 1awake Feb 2014 #86

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I have been poor so long, mstinamotorcity2 Feb 2014 #88

Google www.gofundme.com/jennswords Gary 50 Feb 2014 #97

Thank you! Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #124

Thank you. Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #119

Wht wonderful response you have received! Sissyk Feb 2014 #89

Thank you Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #120

Your words opened eyes and hearts. Lots of heartfelt comments on DU,... SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2014 #90

People have been very kind Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #125

Oh Tree-Hugger UtahLib Feb 2014 #93

It's so inspiring Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #121

Thank you so much for sharing. Your voice brings a light to those who are in need, myrna minx Feb 2014 #106

Thank you. :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #122

I have some sense of just how difficult it Puglover Feb 2014 #107

Thank you for reading it :) nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2014 #123