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Old 05-19-2015, 07:51 PM #1
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I too have found myself disappointed with many friends. They'll say things like, "Is it really that bad?" or "You're still dealing with that concussion?". I'll have friends ask how I'm doing, and I give a fairly lengthy explanation of how things really aren't getting much better, this is really difficult, I find myself down and depressed often, etc. and all I get back is an "I'm sorry to hear that". Some offer to call but never do. Some friends have been really great, and so I guess this is how you learn who your true friends are. When we eventually get out of this mess we'll be much more equipped to help friends in need.
I get that a lot too! I just expected so much better. I've always tried to go above and beyond for friends when they needed it. And here I am missing out on more money or paying more fees for missed deadlines or late fees etc. It may be small but it really adds up. Now that i'm starting to look for work again (full time) I am seriously considering disappearing
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Old 05-20-2015, 12:31 AM #2
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Just for some perspective, since I was not able to get a Work Comp claim settlement, now, my total monthly income is what I used to make in a single day. The WC claim would have hopefully provided double what I am receiving from SSDI.

So, be glad you can work and hold down a job.

A try to go light on your friends. It is tough enough to get family to help out with our struggles. Friends have their own lives to live. Helping them move or helping them when they are sick or laid up with a non-head injury is entirely different than the help we need.
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