Most people with this type of disease lead a life of quite desperation knowing that things may get much worse at any moment. It strikes at the very core of our being and your post reflects that being the loss of our health family,friends and financial independence.
Your story is moving and sad however your dealing with the worst case scenario and you will get through and be stronger. It may take another 14 months or may be 4 months to get your pension. I promise your Grand daughter wont forget you

and you will be in a better place with some money coming in and off your ex husbands floor as well