Wow, I lost my husband three months ago. He left my daughter & I nothing,I could not collect his social security because he was only 57. I could collect half,which honestly is not much & I could only make 12,000 dollars a year. That would not cover the mortgage & food for myself & my daughter. There will be no Christmas presents this year. But,I did go out & fine a job.That’s what you have to do, go to work.
Social Security is evil. This constant robbing of present day workers to fund the empty accounts of retirees must end. It’s destructive and dishonest.
I’m so sorry for you. What a horrible loss!
I said a prayer for you.
From your writing, you appear to be a strong, caring person.
I married a strong, caring Single Mom who was working her behind off.
I don’t know if marriage is what you want, especially so soon after your loss, but there are plenty of us guys who respect, admire and fall for strong, caring women.
I pray things go good for you.
Well, then the taxpayers would have to pony up for free day care for their 9 children under 10 years old. So we’re screwed no matter what.
I am very sorry for your loss and pray that you are able to keep going and keep coping. You have done well so far, one foot after the other.
My condolences to you and your daughters. I can’t imagine the hardship your going thru. I am happy you found a job and I pray that God keep you in and your daughters in his care.
If you’re the Freeper I remember posting about her husband dying suddenly, it’s great to hear from you. I really felt for you and you were in my prayers for a couple days. It’s great to know you’re doing okay. It will get even better, and THAT’S A PROMISE!
One of my deceased husband’s messages to me was to look around and see what was actually better now that he was gone. It is quite interesting to contemplate and a good way to change my focus. For one thing, the house is a LOT quieter. Men are so noisy, have you noticed? ; - )
I’m so very sorry to hear about your loss; God bless you and your daughter; keep your chin up, you have the right attitude and I know things will improve for you, you are in my prayers.
When my father died my brother and I were 5 and 2 years old.
This was in the Great Depression.
She managed for about 5 years with family help(no rich relatives) and then went to work and we did okay.
She loved work,never remarried,and retired at 70 with a decent pension.
This too shall pass.
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your daughter. Prayers for both of you.
So sorry for your loss. God bless you.
It’s hard to live on $12k, but it can be done. Second-hand clothes, day-old bread (or home-baked), growing veggies in pots on the patio, using 2 crockpots to cook a week’s meals all in one day and freeze them —is how I do it.
You and your husband are raising one child? He was 57? And you had nothing set aside? How is this possible?
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. I am certain it has been a very hard adjustment for you and your daughter, but I am also certain that with your attitude you will be okay in the end.