Michelle Alexander
I was laid off from my job and I having a very hard time getting anything took a summer job with the city of Dallas park and Recreation Thurgood Marshall Recreation working with children. Making half of what I was making. My doctor says that I have osteoarthritis now I am out of work no insurance' so my stress only makes my issues with arthritis worse I love to work prefer to work I was denied disability I don't know what to do only one situation from being homeless is there anyone out there that can tell me what move to make next
Hello Michelle I'm in the same situation as you. I have arthritis in my lower back and bone, my back hurts me so bad when work at Walmart bakery Department after 14 year's I quit, cash out my 410k now Is all gone, I can't work social security deny me disability also. I just got a eviction notice I have no one to help me not even my family and friends they really don't have enough money to help me. I'm keeping the Faith God will see us through Amen Sister.
Got any job search advice for me
Apply for Medicaid, ask for emergency housing assistance. And also the most important thing is pray on it ask God to put someone in your life. That will help you for a season.
Keep grinding no matter what
I feel u
I see from your profile that you have experience as an administrative assistant. Usually the fastest way back to work is to work with a temporary agency--sometimes they have jobs which are direct hire or temp to hire. If you have not already done so, reach out to people that you know and let them know that you are looking.
It's difficult to get SSI benefits the first time filing; most cases you have to file 2 or 3 times to get them. I've helped people file who needed them and have only had 2 people out of about 20 I've helped get them on the first try! I would go ahead and file again because you can still work while waiting and can work and earn up to a certain amount while getting SSI.
If you have the documentation from your doctor that you have OA, you might qualify for services through your UI office via Vocational Rehabilitation. Each state differs a bit on what services they provide and what disabilities they cover but it can't hurt to check it out.
The Arthritis Foundation has some resources for low cost medication and health care for people w/o insurance:
You also might be eligible under your state Medicaid program for insurance since you have a condition requiring ongoing care so check on that as well.
Michelle, hold on to Gods unchanging hand he will provide for you and your family.he did it for me .and disability always denies you the first time so it usually it take about 3 times to apply and see if your Doctor will write you out a detail statement about your condition and keep a copy of every thing you send to them. God Bless you stay strong and pray.charlene
Michelle, sorry to heart hear that you are having hard time finding work. What type of work are u looking for? Have you checked with some temp agencies in the area?
Oh no arthritis is the worst. have you tried glucosamine? I am not a doctor, but it helped me out with some major joint discomfort I had last winter.
Pray about it God is a miracle worker....