barb dwyer

Hi everyone!

I've been thinking about you all,
but haven't been in the space
to take the time for all the typing it'd take
to get everyone caught up.

So - the 'readers digest' version -

A few weeks ago,
I get a letter from the Section8 people.
They're cancelling me.
(again)

Anyway -
because they are not worth the time it'd take
to tell the story,
I out maneuvered 'em
but not without some major wear and tear
on me,
and on my good humor.

At the same time -
starting school
and algebra...
well it was almost too much.

BUT-

I've now got a plan
if they do actually manage to follow through
and can move in with my friend
so the terror of someone coming and taking my house
and me being homeless
again
is a non-issue.

(the dread of packing up and moving again is not gone)

I spent the ENTIRE labor day weekend
catching up in algebra
(my book and computer class program didn't come
until two WEEKS into the class)

so I'm starting to see above the waterline on that score.

The algebra itself is nothing -
it's the 'implied' math that's getting me.

I almost said in class the other day
"how did you look at that and know that's what that was?
pull it outa yer butt, didja?"

I was that frustrated.


But I didn't
and it turns out the computer course
is a better teacher than he is.


ALL AT THE SAME TIME -

my CAR breaks down
and 300.00 worth of stuff later
I finally get it back yesterday after tow WEEKS
without means to get around.

SO there was the entire WORLD on my shoulders
and with the one shoulder useless...

it sucked.

But I didn't have the ... whatever
to bother to type the whole thing up
and this time -
(meaning this 'crisis drama' time)

I just didn't want to talk to anyone.

I knew I knew what a solution was
but explaining the situation over and over
wasn't the solution.

Typing the whole thing up
and putting it online
just wasn't the solution.

I was probably the most 'down' I've been since getting sober, though.
But-
I called my sponsor
and talked to my friend,
she came up with me moving into her place
and that helped change the terror aspect.

Those people are nothing more than bullies.
Domestic terrorists.
Horrors parading about as people.





Only yesterday=-
was I able to walk into that office
and slap down the ridiculous pile of paper
they'd demanded
(with less than 24 hours to produce)
I *know* they did it that wasy
so it couldn't be done

but I did it.

SO... neener on them.
but it's a huge relief.

ANYHOO -

will be doing some reading and catching up...

thanks to those of you who PM'd me during the time
I didnt answer cuz I just couldn't unroll the whole thing.

But I thanked the Infinite for your messages
and your thinking of me.

Ok -

Got one MORE drama to type up but that's going to have to wait.

love to all,

Deb

Impurrfect

(((Deb))) - sorry you are going through all this, but it tickles me to see you doing Algebra, when you said "I can't DO math"...guess you can, huh?

I, too, am bogged down with school work. Missed the first week as dad and I drove to CA for my cousin's funeral. Boy, do my instructors like papers

I'm about to get ready for work, but glad to see you checking in.

Love, hugs, and prayers,

Amy

ItsmeAlice

I know that dread of homelessness and having to pack and move. I know it well.
I'm so very sorry.
Bravo to you for formulating a plan so you have direction amidst the chaos. It works wonders to focus the mind and move you forward.

Big Hugs to you!

Alice

barb dwyer

omg y'all -

I didn't REALIZE how freaking LONG this was - I'm sorry!

geyah lol

Freedom1990

I remember too well the mountains of paperwork from section 8 housing. Ick.

Sorry they are being such a$$hats, Barb!

Sending you hugs of support!

Carol Star

Last month was a rough one for moi also- car broke down alternator and tow=$600. on a Ford Escape they have to take off the axle.....feral cat expenses- but she is a doll and is adjusting to being domesticated.....has discovered TOYS ! It's all good. 4 yrs. divorced/ am ok with it. 7 yrs. sober/ a miracle....after having 9 yrs. and a relapse. (partly because I married an alcoholic).....thought I could fix him......ha ha.....

lillamy

(((hugs)))
I've missed you around here and boy, life seems to have slapped you around!
I'm glad you slapped back!

Lenina

(((( barb)))

So good to hear from you but sorry you've been through so much. I'm having a bit of terrorism going on in my life too. I take a lot of hope in knowing you are getting through it and I probably will make it too! Thanks for the inspiration and know I keep you in my best thoughts!

Love,

Lenina

barb dwyer

Thanks everyone-
even the Reader's Digest version
was WAAAAY too long..

but today -

ALGEBRA HOMEWORK
(and should be titled 1001 ways to AVOID algebra homework!)

StarCat

I'm glad you are hanging in there.
You are a strong person, and you are perfectly capable of coming out the other side of all of this.
I mean, look at all the nightmares you have already survived?

This too shall pass.
And in the meantime, you have us! Just like we have you.
Thank you for stopping by.

MeredithD1

hey Deb! just now getting caught up with you - WOW what a weight - I thought the length was fine - glad you came by to say hey. I mean shoot, I've written you longer PM's than that

I have played the game with various authorities and their "we'll wear you out or you'll give up" attitudes. They don't count on folks like us to dot the i's and cross the t's and stand up to them.

Thanks for doing what you did. You made it an easier path for the next person too.

Hugs!