How to live alone?

[wabi-sabi]

So I just discovered my demented mother has stopped masking again... despite giving me COVID this June, knowing I am severe and bedridden. I am getting sicker and sicker everyday since COVID. I am beside myself with terror and fury )OK, that may partly be the constant crash). At any rate, I no longer feel safe in my parents' home and want to move out.

Except I have no income, am severe, bedridden and unable to care for myself. What resources do I have? The affordable housing in my area is disgusting. In my climate I need real utilities, not an in AC.

 

[southwestforests]

Oh dear, that is quite a spot to be in, wish life wasn't going that way.

Given the givens, I haven't got enough knowledge, or at least not the correct knowledge, to offer an answer on how to live alone. But I will comment here and now so that you can know someone has noticed you.

 

[wabi-sabi]

But I will comment here and now so that you can know someone has noticed you.

thanks. I just need to vent sometimes. Really, I'm feeling better.

 

[Gijs]

*don't be too strict on your parents, covid is highly contagious, even with a mask on you can't prevent it. Everyone gets it sooner or later, even if you're alone. Is there no benefits agency? And are there social housing in your area? I don't have the solution either, but I do know that you are not alone. Many patients are in a similar situation. Stay strong! I wish you the best!

 

[Tammy]

Have you filed for Disability?

 

[wabi-sabi]

Yes, I have disability! But it's too small to pay for rent, caregivers, food, etc.

 

[Cipher]

Except I have no income, am severe, bedridden and unable to care for myself. What resources do I have? The affordable housing in my area is disgusting. In my climate I need real utilities, not an in AC.

I saw this website in another thread, it seems like a very comprehensive resource when it comes to US disability & finance tips in the context of ME/CFS: https://howtogeton.wordpress.com/

 

[wabi-sabi]

a very comprehensive resource when it comes to US

Wow, this is great. Thank you.

 

[Tammy]

Yes, I have disability! But it's too small to pay for rent, caregivers, food, etc.

My disability would be to low also to pay monthly shelter and bills. I qualify for help with Shelter and food. I also qualify for help at home should I need it.