I want to say hello and welcome you to Neuro Talk.This is a compassionate group of people you found. Please feel free to talk to any of us. I am sorry that you are having such a hard time. With the medical conditions you have, it would seem that working would indeed be difficult. Perhaps a third person could tell the one making demands on you, that you need to go a bit slower. You didn't ask to get the medical conditions. It seems like there is a little guilt being put on your shoulders where it shouldn't be. I would give anything in the world to go back to work. Not everybody can. I do not know what you can do after being turned down for disability. Did you have an attorney to represent you?, or did you do the process by yourself?. Did you actually get to court? You may want to try a womens center for resources. Perhaps a part time placement would ease you back into the work force. How many quarters were they saying you lacked? I was just about in the same position, where my quarters worked were in question. I just squeeked by. I had been sick with auto immune problems most of my life and worked around the illness as an artist. I wish I could do something to help you get qualified. I am here to listen to you. Again, I am glad you found this site. It has helped me through some pretty tough times too. Take care, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ginnie