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maldita222 @maldita222 (10) 24 Aug 12

I have always been independent ever since I was in college up to the time i was already working. I moved out of my parents house ten years ago with my sister to start living on our own. It was the best time of my life.I do things...

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I'm moving out!

calajane @calajane (1003) • Poland 1 Feb 11

Some time ago I asked you guys whether or not it was a good idea to move out of my parents' apartment. First of all: thanks a lot for all the imput, it's been incredibly helpful in making the final decision! What did I...

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Writing as a Form ofEmployment

cripfemme @cripfemme (7698) • United States 19 Jul 08

All of my jobs, 3 in total, writing for 2 disability websites and producing my own poetry zines. I also could write for a 3rd website (if I could think of things to write about for them). All my pocket money comes from writing, as...

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I Finally Went To The Audiologist!!

CatsandDogs @CatsandDogs (13963) • United States 3 Jul 08

and again I have the proof I needed to show that YES I am legally deaf so that I could take the proof to the organization that said could and would help me get A new hearing aid, meaning that they could only...

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Having a hard time pulling myself out of this depression

linda345 @linda345 (2660) • Canada 23 Apr 08

I have noticed the last week I have taken to not getting off the couch until noon. My house work is not getting done as well as it should. I am dealing with my parents seperation and my fathers new realationship. They have put me...

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In India when should an individual start independent living?

pratheesh235 @pratheesh235 (7) • India 1 Jan 08

Gen'ly what happens in a country like India is that a girl or a guy is forced to be under their parents shade at least upto the age of 21..but jus a peep to the outside world shall tell u that,this transformation happens som 8...

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HooRaaaaaay, I Am Thrilled!!!

Rozie37 @Rozie37 (15499) • Turkmenistan 18 Oct 07

I went to a mental health center today, I believe that I have found a place to go for therapy. I have not been this happy in a very long time. I have been trying to find a therapist for the last two years. Either they would not...

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Discrimination against wheelchair users Imprisons them in their Homes.

equalaccess @equalaccess (23) • United States 30 Aug 07

Your freedom is being Threatened. By the time the American's with Disabilities Act passed in 1990, I had been fighting for accessible facilities and services for disabled individuals for 13 years. Frankly, I got more for...

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The Community Choice Act

cripfemme @cripfemme (7698) • United States 29 Aug 07

This is purposal I tried present at the Green-Rainbow Party State Convention on this last Saturday. We did have enough time to talk about things so it got deferred until our next meeting in...

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Your Freedom is Being Threatened.

equalaccess @equalaccess (23) • United States 12 Aug 07

Contact your Congressman at 1-877-224-0041 and ask that he/she become an original co-sponsor of the Medicare Independent Living Act (HR1809). For full explanation, please go to http://equalaccess4all.blogspot.com/

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Social service agency faces big time problems

artistmel2000 @artistmel2000 (438) • United States 13 Apr 07

A few days ago, I was talking to a friend of mine from Florida who told me about a major security issue that had occurred in my former workplace. It seems a news station had broken a story that a laptop computer that contained...

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living on your own as a family

ivhygeine @ivhygeine (21) • Philippines 23 Mar 07

I married at a young age and as a result, my husband and I lived with my parents, we now have 2 kids and my parents, specially my mom convince me to move and live on our own so we'll know how to be independent..I'm very open to...

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i need help to find a living for me and my friend

bonitaboricua25 @bonitaboricua25 (1) • United States 29 Oct 06

my name is amanda and im trying to find a place to live for me and my friend im 18 i have a job but i have to move out of my moms house before she kicks me out again same w/my friend i was looking at independent living programs...

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