Today, I looked for an affordable home. I'm on SSI but only on a bare minimum (less than $950 a month), but I'm by myself so I thought it wouldn't be a big deal. All the homes in my area are over $1k. When I tried to look for one with less beds and baths, they demanded I make an account before I could search further. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out that my rent is going up by $100. This is the third year in a row. I'm on SSI ($914/month) and it was $550 when I moved in before the pandemic. I'm also morbidly obese, schizophrenic, and my family doesn't respect me. FML
Today, I got turned down for a home for low income people because my income was too low. FML
Today, after my husband applied for a VA loan so we could move out of our ridiculously overpriced apartment and into our first home as a mortgage would be significantly cheaper, we were denied. If we can afford $1400/month in rent, we surely can’t be trusted with $1000/month for a mortgage, right? FML
Today, I tried to find a cheap apartment to get away from my toxic parents. There seems to be only one that's in my budget and it has abysmal reviews. The job market is in the crapper, so the odds of getting a better-paying job anytime soon are slim to none. FML
Today, I bought a home at a bargain. It will need 5 grand in repairs to fix plumbing and electric, but it's mine. When I pulled up the listing to show pictures to my friends, there was a new listing that was in the same neighborhood, and a larger, nicer house that is move in ready. Same price. FML
Today, I'm broker than ever. I work a full time job but I STILL can't afford basic adult necessities. My mom keeps asking me to pay a bill that I can't afford (and has nothing to do with her) but she's been opening my mail, and questions my unpaid bills. I'm 36 and I can't afford to move out. FML
Today, my Food Stamp application was denied because my income is apparently “too high”. I pay $1800 in rent and water, $130 for the phone and internet bill, $400 on credit cards, $150 for electricity, and $120 on car insurance. Nice to know they expect me to eat with $50/month. FML
Today, I can’t even find a place to rent. Every place has dozens of applications, with several offering well over asking price. I just graduated from college. FML
Today, I found out I am only entitled to £63 government assistance a month. I haven't worked or even left house for a year and a half, as my agoraphobia/anxiety has spiraled out of control. I don't know how I'm going to live. FML
Today, I moved in with my parents because I can't afford to live on my own. I now pay 100% of the bills and can't leave because I can't save to replace my stolen/totaled car. I also can't drop my mask at home because 33 is apparently to old to be autistic, and I'm so tired and burnt out. I'm also not allowed to sleep. FML
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Justkidding100 41
you literally cannot afford rent anywhere in the US on 950 a month assuming you can even pay 100% of your disability to rent (you can't) and most places won't sign you a lease unless you can prove you make 3-4x rent a month. disability in America is a disgrace. your best bet is finding some roommates you don't hate.
Diaryofa22qmom 3
just apply for section 8! depending on where you live . if you put your on disability and homeless you’ll get it within a year! it’s worth a try sometimes you just need alittle help and that’s okay!!!
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Justkidding100 41
you literally cannot afford rent anywhere in the US on 950 a month assuming you can even pay 100% of your disability to rent (you can't) and most places won't sign you a lease unless you can prove you make 3-4x rent a month. disability in America is a disgrace. your best bet is finding some roommates you don't hate.
Diaryofa22qmom 3
just apply for section 8! depending on where you live . if you put your on disability and homeless you’ll get it within a year! it’s worth a try sometimes you just need alittle help and that’s okay!!!
tiptoppc 21
Section 8 is heavily limited on funding and vouchers. Where I live, the wait is over 5 years, and the only places that will take it is infested with bed bugs, roaches, druggies and sex offenders, it’s a nightmare. I have not been unfortunate to have to rely on section 8, but know people who do, and sometimes between living on the streets, vs section 8, it’s a hard time choosing section 8 considering what it’s become in our area. And that’s saying something when our mayor has pretty much criminalized being homeless. I would avoid section 8 at all costs and just attempt to cohabitate with others for a decent place.
Crowned Sataness 12
you can't even rent a room for $1000 where I am on the east coast