by Yizuman 81 Replies latest jw friends
Try #3...if this doesn't work...I quit! H-A-L-P Simon!!!
(((((Yizuman)))))
I’m so sorry to hear about you losing your job and your home. It seems like that happens to a lot of us after leaving the jws. I think it is part of emptying ourselves from the old way of thinking and living --- like the
ESTEE, if Yiz had been a JW (he was not/never was by his own words) that would/could be true.
Since he never was a dub, the "old way of thinking" does not quite apply.
Hey Kat,
I went over to the DCS (Deaf Community Services) yesterday and got tons of resource infos to look for help. Then I find out I can use a Deaf Relay Service for free on the WEB!
It's provided by Sprint and it's FREE!
Now I can call Abe and ask him myself any information I need including any local store (see website www.rangerstores.com) near the missions where I am staying and hoped it's buslined too.
This is soo cool! Ok, so I am slow on the happenings with cool websites and cool technologies (38 year old brain fart )
Anyway, I got a good organization from DCS that can help people who are in debt and homeless where they can offer counceling on how to get myself out of debt and return to independant living. So I'm heading there this afternoon.
Wish I had time to read all the cool postings here and reply some here and there, but the 30 min limit at the library doesn't give me a whole lot of time. Oh well, one day when I am back in Independant Living I will.
Kat, I want to say that you so much for trying to help and I feel bad that you did. Wished I had known about Sprint's free Deaf Relay Chat on the web sooner and saved you the trouble.
((((KAT)))))
Later folks!
Neal
Estee,
I was never a JW, but I know a good number of people who were one in Indy and can relate alot with them based on some past experience I've had which I am still not ready to talk about, despite of Teenyuck's pressure for more information about me and my relations to JWs.
One day I will talk about it when I feel ready.
But nonetheless thanks for a caring heart! Don't ever change!
(((((((ESTEE))))))
Neal
Ok Kat, I called Abe through the IP-Relay Chat on the Web and he said he has my application on file and will call for an interview on a later date.
Not sure if that means it's good or bad. Will hafta see I guess.
It's raining and cold out today, brrrrr!!
Got an appointment to see my doctor today at the health clinic about treatment options for my psoriasis and hope they can help so I can not only look better for job interviews, but feel better too.
On a side note, some may be sick of seeing my posts, but to tell you the truth, I look at this like an online journal and I feel better sharing myself and my problems with others and then reading suggestions and ideas from others. This is really theroputic(s?) for me and it does help alot elevate my depression. Plus it gives me a sense of hope.
Thanks to everyone who cares and offered to give advice and suggestions. I'm glad that I'm not exactly living on a cold cold world.
Ok, I'm off surfing job banks.
Wish me luck!
Neal
Yiz.... Glad to see you are making some progress. Dont take my last post as nagging or b*itching at you. I know you have enough problems without being judged by some fool who doesnt know the whole story... I am not judging you. I can just tell you from experience that nobody will do it for you.
I know you are trying, and I suppose I overlooked the fact that you did not grow up that way... so I guess I expect others to just "know what to do".
If you need more help dont be afraid to ask... I am not complaining about it... just answering to some that may say you are a con... and giving you something to think about.
Do keep posting, no matter what happens.... at least you have that.... the problem with your situation is that you could dissappear, and nobody would know. Not trying to scare you... just be aware. Do watch your back all the time... tell somebody... anybody.. when you go off somewhere alone... Even if it is another mission resident, or the woman in the library... Just be sure to be seen, that's all.
It isnt a pretty thing. I know. With the cold... it always helps to find a place to stash an extra coat, or blanket. (behind a paper machine, or behind the shrubs in front of a building.) I know you are staying in a mission... and I dont know much about that... but you never know when you could show up too late to get in, or just be caught out.
I hate that you missed that open interview... I assured him you would be there.. but didnt know then that you didnt have directions... thought you just needed a time. So dont waste too much time waiting on him to call you back. I would have liked to expain a little more to abe, but didnt want to ruin what chances you had. (I never told others I was homeless). Just make like youre student.
Ok ok... nuff wisdom from the king of the hobos... just let me know if I can help.. dont mind... I want to see you employed in the next seven days. We will go from there. Keep posting.
Be safe. I wish you the best.
kat
Yizu,
At this point in time I have no idea whether or not you are on the up and up. Some of the things you have posted certainly have raised red flags in my head. Especially the following:
Anyway, I went to the mission's free health clinic on Monday and discovered they have a free hearing aid program and I signed up BIG TIME! w00t! So I went back yesterday and took the hearing tests and signed the application forums. Thing is each app is $35.00 each and I have to pay $70.00 to have my app processed in order for me to get my free hearing aids and I'm low on money.
I have been a casual observer of your posts but this jumped off the page at me.
Andee
Free Phone Relay from AT&T
http://www.relay.att.com/national/relay.html
http://www.relay.att.com/national/index.html
Free hearing Aids;
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/548.html
Free financial counseling for the deaf
http://consumercredit.com/deaf-hoh/?source=csprinks_deafness
Free Job Banks for the deaf
http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deafjobnet.com%2Findex.htm
Free hearing test online
All of the above can be found just by doing a Google search. (I tried it)
Makes me wonder why Yiz couldn't find any of that info himself.
Yizu,At this point in time I have no idea whether or not you are on the up and up. Some of the things you have posted certainly have raised red flags in my head. Especially the following:
Anyway, I went to the mission's free health clinic on Monday and discovered they have a free hearing aid program and I signed up BIG TIME! w00t! So I went back yesterday and took the hearing tests and signed the application forums. Thing is each app is $35.00 each and I have to pay $70.00 to have my app processed in order for me to get my free hearing aids and I'm low on money.
Well, is it free or not? Why have a "free" program and then charge a very expensive, IMO, application fee? It would be reasonable to assume that a free program would be geared towards those that have little, or no, money. I would be suprised if they would expect an individual in such circumstances to then pay a $35.00 fee PER application.I have been a casual observer of your posts but this jumped off the page at me.
Andee
I don't understand it either, but I am not getting the impression they are trying to rip me off. Unless you think so yourself. The free health clinic is called "Good Samaritan Health Clinic" here in Indianapolis, IN which is right around the corner from the back of the Missions. It's run by a Baptist religion and alot of the Baptist churches gives financial support to keep the Mission up and running. It's been around since 1950.
However since I told them that I don't have much money on me and even after I get my unemployment check, I have to pay $65.00 a week to the missions for room/board so I don't have to do any work details which frees to me run around and look for work.
They suggested I write a letter explaining why I can't afford the application fee and also they suggested that if I could pay half ($35.00) and the clinic could cover the other half, which is something I could do and still have something left over for bus fare and lunches while I take a break from foot tromping all over the city of Indy for jobs. Plus I stop by the library (which is several all over Indy I am finding during my "hiking" all over the city.) to check emails for possible replies on my resume and do a little job search on the web.
Anyway, in other news, I stopped by the clinic to ask a doctor about my psoriasis and what sort of treatment that is available. They are going to set me up at Wishard Hospital for treatment at no cost (since I have no health insurance). I really like to get rid of this so I can look better for future job interviews.
Plus I am thinking about going to the YMCA and take up swimming to get myself in shape sometime this spring. Last thing I want is for me to get in the pool with my psoriasis and see everyone jump out of the water like a shark just got in.
I used the IP-Relay chat today to call my sister to catch up on the happenings and asked my sister if my little buddy Fiesty (my cat) got a home and she said no and she said she took him to my Grandmother's farm instead where all the farm cats are at in the barn.
Now I am really worried about him and I miss my little buddy badly. Damn, this sucks. I was hoping he'd be in a nice warm home somewhere where someone would love him just as much as I do.
I hope to God one day when I get a apartment that allows pets that he'd still be there when I go find him. I hope I won't be at the missions forever. (sigh!)
Still nothing on jobs as of yet since I arrived at the Missions. I'm still trying.
I guess that's it for today...
Wish me luck!
Laters all!
Neal
