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285. Except there's an unwell woman not getting food in this one, and nothing has

Thu Sep 15, 2022, 08:25 AM

Sep 2022

changed that situation in 18 months of GFM threads.

I'm glad to read the report that the social worker has finally entered the picture.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] mvd Sep 2022 OP

So sorry. Joinfortmill Sep 2022 #1

This reply Dorian Gray Sep 2022 #304

nooooo demtenjeep Sep 2022 #2

aw demtenjeep Sep 2022 #3

You ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #12

+1 2naSalit Sep 2022 #17

I knew it demtenjeep Sep 2022 #30

GFM is much easier XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #47

Thank you so much to those who have donated and rec'd the thread mvd Sep 2022 #4

Kick GPV Sep 2022 #5

Thank you! mvd Sep 2022 #6

Just gave.....sure hope you can find some relief. ♥️ a kennedy Sep 2022 #7

Thank you very much! mvd Sep 2022 #9

You need to contact local places of worship XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #8

They do seem to be the best mvd Sep 2022 #10

Pantries also have paper products nt XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #11

Good to know mvd Sep 2022 #13

What is your objection to using food pantries? LisaL Sep 2022 #46

GFM is easier demtenjeep Sep 2022 #48

No objection really mvd Sep 2022 #65

... Gaugamela Sep 2022 #14

Have you tried Area Agency on Aging yet? Have you looked into Meals on Wheels for mom? Hekate Sep 2022 #15

All good ideas, Hekate mvd Sep 2022 #16

And? How did it go when you called? Hekate Sep 2022 #206

hahaha demtenjeep Sep 2022 #211

Just checking Hekate Sep 2022 #214

They helped with mvd Sep 2022 #223

Friday kick mvd Sep 2022 #18

If I reach at least the goal, combined with my planning.. mvd Sep 2022 #19

My resources list Tree-Hugger Sep 2022 #20

Thanks again! mvd Sep 2022 #22

Have you called anyone or any entity on that list? It was incredibly detailed, and... Hekate Sep 2022 #216

It is wonderful and yes I have mvd Sep 2022 #219

Why won't you use a food pantry XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #21

I got some donations to shop for now mvd Sep 2022 #23

If you don't have food or money for food XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #24

I am not disputing that mvd Sep 2022 #25

I'm sorry you are in this position. WDLAL Sep 2022 #27

Thank you very much mvd Sep 2022 #28

Something tells me ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #26

Once again I would appreciate the help so much mvd Sep 2022 #29

New low income internet help photokath Sep 2022 #31

Thank you mvd Sep 2022 #32

This is not TracFone Tree-Hugger Sep 2022 #36

What I meant was I used Tracfone for my mobile phone mvd Sep 2022 #50

Post removed Post removed Sep 2022 #33

Thank you radicalleft Sep 2022 #38

Just donated Mad_Dem_X Sep 2022 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Thtwudbeme Sep 2022 #35

Thank you so much! mvd Sep 2022 #52

I'm not sure I understand Firehawk Sep 2022 #37

Don't do it... radicalleft Sep 2022 #39

One thing that was odd on a previous GFM thread XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #41

He is still using the same GFM where LisaL Sep 2022 #45

I was told it wouldn't be good to use a new one mvd Sep 2022 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author Thtwudbeme Sep 2022 #42

I am severely hearing impaired, to the degree that I call myself "deaf," but I can tblue37 Sep 2022 #44

That was a good read Tree-Hugger Sep 2022 #53

Furthermore, they assume hearing aids are like glasses, providing 100% correction in most cases. tblue37 Sep 2022 #57

Yeah I have them but they are old mvd Sep 2022 #60

Contact the Lion's Club. They refurbish glasses, and some also refurbish hearing aids, tblue37 Sep 2022 #61

Thank you mvd Sep 2022 #62

Before I got hearing aids in 1992, thanks to a bit of money from my dad's life insurance, tblue37 Sep 2022 #58

I'm gonna put one up demtenjeep Sep 2022 #49

Thank you. I will answer the questions mvd Sep 2022 #51

Wait a second here --- Firehawk Sep 2022 #63

I feel you have the wrong impression mvd Sep 2022 #64

Name-brand stuff XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #66

The only thing about my area is it's sprawling and.. mvd Sep 2022 #67

WAWA is less than a mile from you demtenjeep Sep 2022 #187

There must be services for the homebound XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #190

Also, welcome to DU mvd Sep 2022 #68

Here's another article about how some deaf (i.e. severely hearing impaired) people can sometimes tblue37 Sep 2022 #59

He is lying and this is a grift. I just reported him to Gofundme and to DU. I've asked for my Maraya1969 Sep 2022 #123

I remember the previous thread, and it is beyond belief to me that this still goes on Hekate Sep 2022 #207

and that people give demtenjeep Sep 2022 #213

Didn't any fundraising have to be approved by the moderators in times past? hamsterjill Sep 2022 #286

Mental health resources Tree-Hugger Sep 2022 #40

Thank you so much mvd Sep 2022 #55

K&R for visibility. nt tblue37 Sep 2022 #43

Thank you mvd Sep 2022 #56

Kick for visibility mvd Sep 2022 #69

An idea PennRalphie Sep 2022 #70

Hi! mvd Sep 2022 #71

Another thing was the emergency room visits when.. mvd Sep 2022 #72

I thought you were moving forward on ssdi? XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #73

Yes mvd Sep 2022 #74

oh new disabilities demtenjeep Sep 2022 #93

My gods, this guy is making a good living, isn't he? Hekate Sep 2022 #208

I hope he has filled out his 1099-K IRS form demtenjeep Sep 2022 #212

How many DUers are still out there that are willing to give money, never bothering question everything Sep 2022 #229

+1 betsuni Sep 2022 #233

I agree demtenjeep Sep 2022 #264

+1 Hekate Sep 2022 #291

Why ER cost? PennRalphie Sep 2022 #79

It's the Uber to get there and back mvd Sep 2022 #81

You can work from home PennRalphie Sep 2022 #88

Donated at different times mvd Sep 2022 #89

Sorry PennRalphie Sep 2022 #90

That's fine mvd Sep 2022 #91

being stressed is the defense when questions can't be answered demtenjeep Sep 2022 #188

Hi PennRalphie Sep 2022 #75

I agree they will - just nervous mvd Sep 2022 #76

My main e-mail is [email protected] mvd Sep 2022 #77

Internet provider PennRalphie Sep 2022 #84

No, stuck with Xfinity for now mvd Sep 2022 #85

? PennRalphie Sep 2022 #86

Yep, already lowered mvd Sep 2022 #87

when we had NO MONEY 0$$$ we did not have cable or phone or internet demtenjeep Sep 2022 #136

Trips to a food pantry XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #78

It is mvd Sep 2022 #80

Grocery store? PennRalphie Sep 2022 #82

Giant delivers but delivery services like Instacart are very useful mvd Sep 2022 #83

Good night all mvd Sep 2022 #92

HEY all If I send you an email addy will you send wallyworld cards so I can buy things demtenjeep Sep 2022 #94

Kicking for visibility! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2022 #95

Thank you so much! mvd Sep 2022 #96

Added a list of what funds will be used for mvd Sep 2022 #97

Confusing PennRalphie Sep 2022 #100

I don't quite understand what is contradicting mvd Sep 2022 #107

Your mom goes to the hospital due to stress XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #98

You ask good questions. I want it to change for us so badly mvd Sep 2022 #99

A social worker should have been engaged months ago XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #101

Great point PennRalphie Sep 2022 #102

All my bills are badly timed XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #103

Sorry meant to reply to OP. PennRalphie Sep 2022 #104

Absolutely XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #105

as a madated reporter demtenjeep Sep 2022 #185

Wow, I didn't even think about mandated reporting XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #186

I feel a mandated reporter is for both young and elderly demtenjeep Sep 2022 #191

They just send her home every time mvd Sep 2022 #106

Then maybe you should be honest with them XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #110

I'm very sorry you feel that way mvd Sep 2022 #111

Let's have an honest discussion. PennRalphie Sep 2022 #116

It took one call to the Senior resource center XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #118

That's actually not what happens with ours mvd Sep 2022 #119

? PennRalphie Sep 2022 #122

My elderly mother passed recently. WDLAL Sep 2022 #183

then there is this demtenjeep Sep 2022 #192

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Sep 2022 #255

hope the IRS gets their cut demtenjeep Sep 2022 #256

You are asking intelligent questions Hekate Sep 2022 #217

My psychiatrist and I went through many sessions XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #127

it is just easy to get donors to give demtenjeep Sep 2022 #120

It almost worked with me PennRalphie Sep 2022 #125

There is an answer, ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #113

Dude, your mom seems to be a troublemaker. It is time for tough love. Give her an ultimatum dalton99a Sep 2022 #108

I actually like that mvd Sep 2022 #109

I don't know about you.. Texasgal Sep 2022 #257

this demtenjeep Sep 2022 #258

Well DU can decide to donate or not mvd Sep 2022 #259

I did a GFM on DU once. Texasgal Sep 2022 #260

I am pretty sure it mom's house. LisaL Sep 2022 #133

maybe we should call mother and ask if she knows and condones of this stuff? demtenjeep Sep 2022 #137

Would you tell us the total of DUs donations to your GFMs in the past 18 months? Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #112

It's over $10,000 mvd Sep 2022 #114

Can you tell us the actual amount? Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #115

I have reported you to Gofundme and asked for my money back. Maraya1969 Sep 2022 #117

Huh, I don't know who you were asking mvd Sep 2022 #121

Post removed Post removed Sep 2022 #124

I'm sorry but you are wrong mvd Sep 2022 #128

huh? demtenjeep Sep 2022 #129

pretty quick on the uptake that one..... demtenjeep Sep 2022 #130

oh honey demtenjeep Sep 2022 #126

Torch the Witch Para722 Sep 2022 #131

Ah yes, TTW XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #132

We've been down this road before, haven't we? Hekate Sep 2022 #231

+1 betsuni Sep 2022 #234

oh I remember that demtenjeep Sep 2022 #134

I'd buy you some gift cards if I could XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #135

oh you don't need to do that! demtenjeep Sep 2022 #138

Oh, forgot about The Tale of Torch the Witch. betsuni Sep 2022 #194

maybe it is time for this demtenjeep Sep 2022 #139

it is very easy demtenjeep Sep 2022 #142

From Matthew's mother mvd Sep 2022 #140

Matt matt matt demtenjeep Sep 2022 #141

Are you effing kidding us Firehawk Sep 2022 #143

She doesn't type well on the iPad mvd Sep 2022 #150

Hopefully social services will reach out directly to her MissB Sep 2022 #153

:) demtenjeep Sep 2022 #155

This was written by my mom and I rewrote it for her mvd Sep 2022 #151

hey matt's mommy do you know he is getting rid of your stuff? when things start missing it's demtenjeep Sep 2022 #204

Someone could call adult protective services for his mother MissB Sep 2022 #144

done demtenjeep Sep 2022 #145

Well done MissB Sep 2022 #146

This really is ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #149

It's a shame he wasn't officially diagnosed XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #152

If he has autism, it's clearly LisaL Sep 2022 #163

Definitely time for a free consultation XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #166

Living off gofundme donations doesn't appear to be a viable plan. LisaL Sep 2022 #158

I thought he said the dad had a pension. XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #167

Yep. If dad had a pension, it's not going to be transferred to son if mother dies. LisaL Sep 2022 #169

Yeah XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #170

Not having food XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #147

Exactly. likesmountains 52 Sep 2022 #181

As someone who once worked in social services Sympthsical Sep 2022 #195

🦆🦆🦆🟰🦆 Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2022 #148

Rough crowd. LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #154

It unfortunately appears to have crossed a line MissB Sep 2022 #156

aw sorry-this isn't directed at MissB demtenjeep Sep 2022 #180

I feel like the administration of the site should do vetting before allowing LisaL Sep 2022 #157

I understand and appreciate your opinion, but my opinion is that LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #161

It's not really an assumption since OP claims that his mother, LisaL Sep 2022 #164

Involving a case worker is not a bad idea Sympthsical Sep 2022 #196

Fair point. However... LuckyCharms Sep 2022 #199

That's why I personally would do nothing Sympthsical Sep 2022 #201

Exactly mvd Sep 2022 #159

Last time you said the water was going to be shut off? LisaL Sep 2022 #160

No, I paid it with the GoFundMe funds mvd Sep 2022 #162

Amen, LuckyCharms. demmiblue Sep 2022 #165

My mom was just feeling better when this happened mvd Sep 2022 #168

Guilt is deployed Hekate Sep 2022 #294

Those feelings were real mvd Sep 2022 #295

I know a guilt trip when I see it Hekate Sep 2022 #296

I came across a post from O.P. last month Marthe48 Sep 2022 #172

I still remember Andy Stephenson and what happened to him. Pathwalker Sep 2022 #171

What happened to Andy Stephenson and how is it connected to this thread? LisaL Sep 2022 #173

no connection at all demtenjeep Sep 2022 #174

Stephenson Para722 Sep 2022 #175

I googled. LisaL Sep 2022 #177

His surgery was delayed for months because of those accusations. Pathwalker Sep 2022 #182

It couldn't have been delayed for months. LisaL Sep 2022 #184

Which reminds me XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #176

He didn't get SSDI. LisaL Sep 2022 #178

no, mvd and I've discussed this before XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #179

Per mom's advice, not responding as much mvd Sep 2022 #189

what lie happened? demtenjeep Sep 2022 #193

It's illustrative why your mom's XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #200

GoFundMe is so slow mvd Sep 2022 #197

But you said you talked to them yesterday demtenjeep Sep 2022 #198

have you filled out your 1099-K form? The IRS will want to know this demtenjeep Sep 2022 #210

Can you tell us if you've gotten a case worker for your mom? They can make sure her needs are met. Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #202

good evening. How is everyone tonight? demtenjeep Sep 2022 #203

... demmiblue Sep 2022 #215

Everything was cleared up with GoFundMe and.. mvd Sep 2022 #205

.... demtenjeep Sep 2022 #209

have you filled out your 1099-k form demtenjeep Sep 2022 #220

How's your mother? PennRalphie Sep 2022 #218

Yes and thank you! mvd Sep 2022 #221

I didn't send you anything PennRalphie Sep 2022 #222

I meant someone did send one mvd Sep 2022 #224

My musinderstanding PennRalphie Sep 2022 #226

We got the card tonight and have a nice order for tomorrow coming mvd Sep 2022 #228

Instacart demtenjeep Sep 2022 #242

Instacart is expensive as hell XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #243

I have to ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #244

My stomach hurt when I saw the surcharges XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #245

It isn't just the delivery cost. Each item's cost is higher than the store cost. I highplainsdem Sep 2022 #247

Oh shit XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #248

What did your mother have for dinner? PennRalphie Sep 2022 #225

Eggs and toast tonight mvd Sep 2022 #227

This message was self-deleted by its author betsuni Sep 2022 #235

What about her food stamps? PennRalphie Sep 2022 #230

The EBT was late this month mvd Sep 2022 #232

EBT is never late demtenjeep Sep 2022 #236

It's never late is right XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #238

EBT Para722 Sep 2022 #240

Food prices are a struggle demtenjeep Sep 2022 #241

Are you telling your mom about all these resources? XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #237

There is no news story about PA EBT late this month. PennRalphie Sep 2022 #239

The 13th mvd Sep 2022 #246

I just don't believe all this demtenjeep Sep 2022 #249

I would just close this now but reality want to meet the goal mvd Sep 2022 #250

DO you have other plans going? XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #251

Done dried up demtenjeep Sep 2022 #252

Post removed Post removed Sep 2022 #253

This message was self-deleted by its author Trueblue1968 Sep 2022 #254

Night all mvd Sep 2022 #261

Your mom does not look well in the pictures you've XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #262

I highly recommend that you forget about the "fundraiser" MissB Sep 2022 #263

Previous threads were full of specific advices question everything Sep 2022 #266

Post removed Post removed Sep 2022 #265

This message was self-deleted by its author roxybear Sep 2022 #267

This message was self-deleted by its author XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #268

This message was self-deleted by its author roxybear Sep 2022 #269

I did the same thing, and most of the results weren't for Matthew - Ocelot II Sep 2022 #270

Yeah, that's like Bond-villian XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #271

what am I missing? demtenjeep Sep 2022 #275

Self-deleted by author nt XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #276

There is a separate Matthew Dubois living in Niagara Sep 2022 #272

This message was self-deleted by its author roxybear Sep 2022 #273

It would be helpful if you deleted this. Ptah Sep 2022 #274

The obsession is really off the charts. demmiblue Sep 2022 #277

Best train wreck / soap opera / mosh pit in years. Ptah Sep 2022 #278

We are now entering "Olive Garden", "corn flake fried chicken", "shopping cart coral" territory! Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2022 #280

Door buzzard! Ptah Sep 2022 #281

😁 Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2022 #282

Except there's an unwell woman not getting food in this one, and nothing has Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #285

But do we have confirmation of anything? At some point some concerned DUer is going to... Hekate Sep 2022 #288

No. We don't. But that makes it even less humorous. Scrivener7 Sep 2022 #289

Life can show us many amusing things XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #293

I got the social worker over today mvd Sep 2022 #279

You need to set different goals. Do you understand that? GFM is not sustainable; it's not forever.nt Hekate Sep 2022 #284

I understand that mvd Sep 2022 #287

You are 95% to your goal MissB Sep 2022 #290

Again and again and again, the goal is reached. See history... Hekate Sep 2022 #292

🍭🍭🍭🍭❗️ Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2022 #300

Kick for the night mvd Sep 2022 #283

Why the goal is important mvd Sep 2022 #297

Reach out to the social worker that came by and see about transportation MissB Sep 2022 #298

Did you reach out to local places of worship XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #299

I'm leaving this open just a few more days, unless I reach my goal mvd Sep 2022 #301

I hope you have enough food for the weekend? Omaha Steve Sep 2022 #305

Hi OS mvd Sep 2022 #306

IMHO, your mother needs a responsible adult to care for her Kaleva Sep 2022 #302

The social worker was worried and so am I mvd Sep 2022 #308

I work in the Non-Profit sector Dorian Gray Sep 2022 #303

I have answered questions mvd Sep 2022 #307

Before I get off mvd Sep 2022 #309

You've been ForgedCrank Sep 2022 #310

Logisticare Para722 Sep 2022 #311

Weekend kick mvd Sep 2022 #312

Keeping this open at least one more day mvd Sep 2022 #313

I'm closing the thread now mvd Sep 2022 #314