I've been on SSD since '98 and I get only a little over $600 a month. I
can't even afford the monthly Medicare Part B deductible, which is why
I'm still on my father's medical insurance as a "disabled dependent".
Which is another way of saying that my parents don't believe that I can
take care of myself. So, I've lived with my parents for 40 years because
I can't afford any place else to live.

What I really need is more money from SSD ($1000 a month would be nice!)
I need to be able to afford Medicare Part B and a place to live in MD. I don't
want to live with a roomate, because after 40 years with my parents, I just
need my space. And, since my asthma is affected by my mother's smoking,
her chemical cleansers, and houseplants, I could really use some fresh air.

My mother's name is also on my bank accounts and credit cards, so I can't
even buy anything without her knowing about it.

Is there something wrong with me wanting to have a life of my own without
my parents hanging over my shoulder all the time?! There has to be
a way for me to get out of this house and live on my own, but I haven't
found it yet.

Thanks for letting me rant.