Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Disability

In reply to the discussion: Disability Question [View all]

WyattKansas

(1,648 posts)
6. Sure
Fri Mar 9, 2018, 05:00 PM
Mar 2018

I'm a 49 year old male, 5'10" & 160 pounds, with no spouse, kids, or any family. I've always been alone and have always worked construction, but I have always used unemployment times as recuperation points and have had numerous medical leaves over the years. I do not see the relevance after a half dozen medical problems, each with their own complications, and a crippled atrophied leg.

Like I said, I was on it before and could not survive what I was getting, so I forced myself back to work with constant misery. Me working an 8 hour day was like other workers working 12-14 hour days with what it took out of me. And no, I did impossible and I refuse to be treated like a whiner just wanting a hand out now. I guess its just my own fault for not staying on it and just milking it all these years while making cash under the table, so now I have to be punished for that now.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Disability»Disability Question»Reply #6