So as I stare down the barrel of a consultative exam for Social Security disability, I have not been able to stop thinking about ( what disability even is. [cw: probably internalized ableism, idek] )

We're graduating from high school and I don't know who I am or how to be, without anyone to fix, to help, to make better ( Read more... )

http://meloukhia.dreamwidth.org/45029.html?thread=734949#cmt734949 -- my anonymous love thread, unlikely to get comments but linked here anyway

Welcome, new people. You are probably here because I circled you without explanation! This is the ( Read more... )

I got approved for Social Security Disability.

I'm not really sure how I feel about this, but accepting congratulations anyway.

Originally posted at Dreamwidth. Comment there (
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A summary of my SSA experience so far:

I'm basing my application to SSA solely on mental illness, with no physical problems and a spotty but semi-decent work history. Initially, I had to apply for disability on my own. First, I went to an interview in-person at the SSA office (which I scheduled online). As far as I know, if your disability ( Read more... )

Basically this week has been ( a giant fucking thunderstorm with some very few bright spots )

Just got back from SSA hearing.

Oh. My. Fucking. God.

So, okay! The SSA hearing was today and it's over and I am officially not dead, nor did I cry in the hearing (I did directly afterwards but my mom was there so it was okay ( Read more... )