Q:: Yes Because I think it's complete and utter shite that you've been screwed over for so long Now, do you have a place to live at this point or not?
A:: well i got nighttime after 9 pm and weekends. (paraphrased as included phone #)..
Q:: okay Thank you
A:: that may be your feelings on the way i've been treated but if i started the priocess a bit sooner i might now be on tbe back burner so to speak
Q:: That's true but that's not what I meant, entirely
A:: i'm listening
Q:: You have problems, definite problems .. the SSI department is a big, impersonal thing It helps people, but it doesn't see the people .. it has rules to follow, criteria to meet, etc. So that is different Your family, your friends, the people who drive past you every friggin' day or whatever .. they have a lot to answer for.And if they aren't going to help you, then I'll darned well find someone who will
A:: i've abondon my family....my friends no time.. and me i'm limited to sun exposure to about 3 maybe 4 full hrs or i passout and become sick from the meds i'm taking you should link me to your blog.. brb... running to restroom...brb k....
NOTE: Ben sometimes says things a bit backwards sounding due to his illness. His family abandoned him, not him abandoning them.
A:: i'm back
Q:: I'll give you the link .. then you can correct me and I can edit it a bit . Because I so don't want to get it wrong or offend you, but I do want you to be helped http://www.matchdoctor.com/blog_49755/Arizona_Homeless.html
A:: i just read that..... very touching comming from you. finding resources aren't entreily my issue.....finding reliable resources for things is another
Q:: Reliable would be nice See, I just don't get people.
A:: people in general aside from me
Q:: They think helping is to say a few words on where to find other people to help .. and you go to those other people and they go "We are overwhelmed . don't you have friends or family that can help?" and refer you to some other program that is also overwhelmed
A:: exactly been there is the salvation army.. some other place in tempe... and a few in phx but most will only halp a certain criteria...like recovery for drunks or heiroin adddicts... i refuse to put myself in that kind of situation
Q: It's ridiculous that you should have to even consider it
A: i'm alright where i'm at but i still have to make small traves for my own food and i just barely got a nice tenspeed.... ok it's older then i am but it still runs
Q: Okay, so right now, you do have a place to live?
A: that's also why i fight solo with the crap and stuff is i'm destined be a warrior of some wort....or something along those lins... however being able to sleep on a couch that some of the places i've had to use cardboard or something else where i don't worry about roaches …. for now i do... i couldnt tell you if it's longterm or not
Q: so, in your estimation, what would someone be able to do that would help you the most?
A: right now i'm pretty uncertain right now i have the 3basics.. food shelter and place to rest... and for that i'm happy with.... but stability...and fincancially being able to take care of myself is another...recovery from surgery is gonna be a doosie
Q: Are you getting the surgery finally? Hey BRB but go ahead and tell on .. I need to start dinner I was almost made homeless today because my parents are sick of shite that goes on .. some of it real, some imagined Better make them happy lol
A: sooner or later yesi'm sorry Arletta you know i'd help if i could
Q: lol I know you would Ben Let's help you first .. then once you are on your feet, you can help me lol I've at least for now still got a roof over my head and food and etc. So, you are getting the surgery? Because if so, we need to find you someplace clean to recover I mean, like, is it already scheduled .. or you are on a long waiting list? Or what? If it's where you have to wait til you are on SSI and have a place, I could possibly come stay with you for a week or so .. at least if it's in the summertime .. I'd have to maybe bring two of my kids with me, but I could get my own food and help you out with cooking and cleaning and give you a little time to heal
A: yeah when i'm on my feet i can or something to that extent and yes highly possible togeneral surgery shecduled and waitin
Q: Scheduled for when? Ben, is the place you stay somewhere you can only be at night? Because you said something about passing out from the sun.
A: whenever the send me for another look at by the doc then i may get my refferal outpaiten yes that's right passing out getting real sick and if i'm lucky not ending up at some er
Q: You know, I'm beginning to understand why some men attach themselves to pregnant chicks I mean, some of them are just sleazy and lazy, anyway; but some of them are probably just in a situation like yours.. being male, especially white male, limits how much help you can get.
Q: Okay Take care of yourself, sweetie
A:: thanks for everything arletta
Q: Surely .. wish it was more, will pray that it is... and I hope I get to see you soon. Goodbye, for now, Ben
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