Rest in Peace Mom
On Sunday my mom passed away. Anyone who knows me, knows that my mom was disabled. She was lucky and was able to qualify for Social Security and Disability, but because of that she was unable to have any sort of asset. So she couldn’t have a savings account, or life insurance.
Because I’m over the age of 18, and my step-dad is deceased SSI does not give death benefits to me or my family. In fact, when I called the SSI office to inquire about this, the lady rudely informed me of that fact, and then proceeded to hang up on me.
At the age of 42, my mom passed away. At the age of 24 I’m trying to hang onto some semblance of life. My mom and I weren’t always close, and we had our shares of ups and downs, but losing her has … tore something from me. I feel hallow.
My mom will never get to see me graduate college, or see me get married. My children (if I ever have any) won’t get to know her. And it hurts. I curse the universe. I curse the world, and I just want the pain to go away.
I don’t know where I’m going to come up with the $6000 to pay for her funeral expenses. That’s more money than I make in a year. They’re willing to take payments but still the amount of money they’re asking for a payment, is more than I or my family can afford.
My friends strongly urged me to set up a paypal account for donations, and I have. Even though doing so makes me feel weird. I feel like this is my burden to bear alone. I know times are tough on everyone, and honestly if you wish to donate my family appreciates it more than you'll ever know, and if you can't then please just send us warm wishes and prayers. We'll need those even more.
Tonight, I have to say good bye to my mom for one last time.
Rest in Peace mom.
Because I’m over the age of 18, and my step-dad is deceased SSI does not give death benefits to me or my family. In fact, when I called the SSI office to inquire about this, the lady rudely informed me of that fact, and then proceeded to hang up on me.
At the age of 42, my mom passed away. At the age of 24 I’m trying to hang onto some semblance of life. My mom and I weren’t always close, and we had our shares of ups and downs, but losing her has … tore something from me. I feel hallow.
My mom will never get to see me graduate college, or see me get married. My children (if I ever have any) won’t get to know her. And it hurts. I curse the universe. I curse the world, and I just want the pain to go away.
I don’t know where I’m going to come up with the $6000 to pay for her funeral expenses. That’s more money than I make in a year. They’re willing to take payments but still the amount of money they’re asking for a payment, is more than I or my family can afford.
My friends strongly urged me to set up a paypal account for donations, and I have. Even though doing so makes me feel weird. I feel like this is my burden to bear alone. I know times are tough on everyone, and honestly if you wish to donate my family appreciates it more than you'll ever know, and if you can't then please just send us warm wishes and prayers. We'll need those even more.
Tonight, I have to say good bye to my mom for one last time.
Rest in Peace mom.