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La Lioness Priyanka

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7. i am really sorry for you, and just because people may have it worse, doesn't mean
Sun May 27, 2012, 06:22 PM
May 2012

that your situation is not bad.

really sorry for the tough times you are going through

I'm so sick of being poor [View all] nobodyspecial May 2012 OP
This is so wrong. And this is so common. rug May 2012 #1
And what really bugs me is how so many people nobodyspecial May 2012 #4
No, every problem is serious. rug May 2012 #6
We tried with Occupy Mosaic May 2012 #73
Geez, it's not like the Battle of Brooklyn was lost again. rug May 2012 #74
That is so true....I have been unemployed 4+ years and I sunwyn May 2012 #29
I overheard a conversation of 20-somethings, MsPithy May 2012 #34
I hope they weren't serious. Courtesy Flush May 2012 #37
How about in the military? raccoon May 2012 #66
Don't count on it Coyote_Bandit May 2012 #78
Moot point. Clames May 2012 #86
It wasn't a moot point to the guy it happened to Coyote_Bandit May 2012 #87
Sorry about your buddy... Clames May 2012 #93
I suspect Coyote_Bandit May 2012 #97
In jail all they will do is pull teeth, nothing more. xtraxritical May 2012 #40
You are changing careers to a higher paying, more secure one? Honeycombe8 May 2012 #68
It's sometimes possible to find a small a/c unit at Goodwill LiberalEsto May 2012 #88
What a good tip. Now that I think of it, if I get a larger window a/c, I probably would give my old Honeycombe8 May 2012 #90
Spent $1300 for one crown recently ProfessionalLeftist May 2012 #70
The fact that this goes on Worried senior May 2012 #2
I'm so sorry, my dear nobodyspecial... CaliforniaPeggy May 2012 #3
me too. although just got a little windfall. i started getting my social security. trueblue2007 May 2012 #5
i am really sorry for you, and just because people may have it worse, doesn't mean La Lioness Priyanka May 2012 #7
I understand dana_b May 2012 #8
I have no insurance at all right now nobodyspecial May 2012 #16
yes, I thought of that dana_b May 2012 #33
Some ideas about the A/C Kaleva May 2012 #9
Thank you for your hands-on suggestions nobodyspecial May 2012 #17
Feel free to PM me. OffWithTheirHeads will be very helpful too. Kaleva May 2012 #26
There is a lot of online help Warpy May 2012 #47
low tech help Pat Riot May 2012 #79
Better yet FloridaJudy May 2012 #99
The same problem femrap May 2012 #85
You might want to post in the DIY forum too. LiberalEsto May 2012 #89
Lets see if we can fix your AC. It could be something simple. OffWithTheirHeads May 2012 #10
I'll take you up on your offer nobodyspecial May 2012 #18
I dont have air-conditioning silentwarrior May 2012 #24
I live in the desert and often find I can cope Warpy May 2012 #48
Of course. If you live anywhere near Tucson, let me know and I'll just come over and fix it. OffWithTheirHeads May 2012 #51
I wonder if you would be interested in volunteering your skills? Kali May 2012 #53
Actually, I tried to voleunteer for Habitat For Humanity. OffWithTheirHeads May 2012 #54
it does seem like the non-profit universe in Tucson is pretty cliquey Kali May 2012 #55
Yeah, it's just kind of wierd. OffWithTheirHeads May 2012 #56
trust me I know how you feel Kali May 2012 #57
I had a similar experience with literacy tutoring in Madison, WI a couple decades ago. I have an coalition_unwilling May 2012 #61
Kali here is a link to a national Freecycle Organization. Most states have one crunch60 May 2012 #63
yep - they actually started in Tucson! Kali May 2012 #77
I buy a lot of things from Habitat, they have crunch60 May 2012 #62
They may just be disorganized. wildeyed May 2012 #71
I can't speak for your union rules but if you are receiving SSDI mysuzuki2 May 2012 #83
was going to ask if you Like Cherlston backwoodsbob May 2012 #94
That is so kind cally May 2012 #96
I had one woman call me up one night saying she had no heat. Furance hadn't come on in awhile. Kaleva May 2012 #23
You are a good man Sherman A1 May 2012 #35
Thank you for your kindness and truedelphi May 2012 #42
I would have felt I was ripping them off if I had charged them. Kaleva May 2012 #44
"nobodyspecial" I don't like your user name, you are somebody special. and you are loved. 1620rock May 2012 #11
Rec'd a thousand times. You ARE special, you are a DUer, and you are loved. secondwind May 2012 #12
Right on 1620rock wendylaroux May 2012 #14
Thanks nobodyspecial May 2012 #28
Same to you from me. And can you get the dog into some water during the day? freshwest May 2012 #58
I thought the same thing n/t dana_b May 2012 #30
Glad you posted that. I was about to say the same... BlueJazz May 2012 #46
I like the user name JustABozoOnThisBus May 2012 #76
Roughing it when you're young is an adventure. Doing so middle aged is depressing. Think young..... SleeplessinSoCal May 2012 #13
Yep, I was poor before when I was younger nobodyspecial May 2012 #22
You have a perfect right to your feelings XanaDUer May 2012 #15
I have no answers. Just a hug and a hope for better days ahead when you graduate riderinthestorm May 2012 #19
It's incredible that Jamaal510 May 2012 #20
I know the feeling well. I dream about seeing a dentist. Walk away May 2012 #21
Not even close nobodyspecial May 2012 #25
I really hope your luck changes soon - and an idea for your dog spooky3 May 2012 #27
that is a good idea, and I hope eople in her area truedelphi May 2012 #43
.... maria2 May 2012 #31
So many of us are in dire straits... chervilant May 2012 #32
I swear to God, if Kevorkian was running for President, he'd truedelphi May 2012 #45
According to another DU post, chervilant May 2012 #49
That sounds about right. truedelphi May 2012 #59
I don't know a thing about air conditioners, MsPithy May 2012 #36
You might want to google AC repairs Courtesy Flush May 2012 #38
I know how you feel. GoCubsGo May 2012 #39
Boy, do I feel your pain. crim son May 2012 #41
If there is a Costco near you, get your prescriptions filled there LiberalEsto May 2012 #91
Three words: "You're not alone." Amerigo Vespucci May 2012 #50
wet towels and a fan will help get you through Kali May 2012 #52
Great ideas CrawlingChaos May 2012 #65
You are not alone. Joe Shlabotnik May 2012 #60
Me too. The only peace I have is sleep... & that's only when I can. snappyturtle May 2012 #72
I'm bookmarking this thread because there's a lot of good information, links, advice. lamp_shade May 2012 #64
big hugs backwoodsbob May 2012 #67
Dental care. In my city we have a dental school (Baylor). Honeycombe8 May 2012 #69
air conditioner efilon May 2012 #75
. Coyote_Bandit May 2012 #80
I feel the same exact way Proud Liberal Dem May 2012 #81
you are not alone magical thyme May 2012 #82
Honey, I'm right there with you. KatyaR May 2012 #84
I hear you. onestepforward May 2012 #92
It's like a chess game KT2000 May 2012 #95
You are not alone Digit May 2012 #98
Plain white cotton towels, run under cold water. Wring it out a bit then jtuck004 May 2012 #100
Ditto that... opiate69 May 2012 #101
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