Open Letter 8

[NiaX]

Dear State gov't,
I just want you to know that you have made me reach new depths in my self esteem when you denied my broke behind food stamps. I get unemployment and you all basically said that I am "too rich" to qualify and that I should come back when I stop gettin checks. what kind of dumb thought process is that? I will qualify when I still don't have a job but really don't have any money to even have a place to even keep food. But I know they think I would have a job by then and I still wouldn't qualify for stamps. and they wonder why folks abuse the system. I feel like gettin knocked up just to get stamps, b/c the case worker said the food stamps system is built for single moms, disabled and elderly. so, basically broke unemployed folks are just SOL to get some aid to keep food on the table.

Do you know how awkward it is to say "thank you" when someone says "wow I can see you have lost a lot of weight"? I would not have applied for the stamps if I didn't need them. I see my nice shape goin to crap b/c I am not eating for real. chuckas!....I just want to be able to have a meal on a regular basis.

Sincerely,
i don't have any kids and its MY FAULT.

[2AndAHalfKids]

Originally Posted by NiaX

Dear State gov't,
I just want you to know that you have made me reach new depths in my self esteem when you denied my broke behind food stamps. I get unemployment and you all basically said that I am "too rich" to qualify and that I should come back when I stop gettin checks. what kind of dumb thought process is that? I will qualify when I still don't have a job but really don't have any money to even have a place to even keep food. But I know they think I would have a job by then and I still wouldn't qualify for stamps. and they wonder why folks abuse the system. I feel like gettin knocked up just to get stamps, b/c the case worker said the food stamps system is built for single moms, disabled and elderly. so, basically broke unemployed folks are just SOL to get some aid to keep food on the table.

Do you know how awkward it is to say "thank you" when someone says "wow I can see you have lost a lot of weight"? I would not have applied for the stamps if I didn't need them. I see my nice shape goin to crap b/c I am not eating for real. chuckas!....I just want to be able to have a meal on a regular basis.

Sincerely,
i don't have any kids and its MY FAULT.

My heart goes out to you. Have you found any assistance yet since this posting?

[1browngirl]

i was just told the same thing today, come back after you stop receiving unemployment (right before you reapply for an extension) because you're receiving too much. my friend was told that she would qualify if she had kid(s). it's like we're being penalized for trying to do the right thing in regards to our lives. but oh well.

Originally Posted by NiaX

Dear State gov't,
I just want you to know that you have made me reach new depths in my self esteem when you denied my broke behind food stamps. I get unemployment and you all basically said that I am "too rich" to qualify and that I should come back when I stop gettin checks. what kind of dumb thought process is that? I will qualify when I still don't have a job but really don't have any money to even have a place to even keep food. But I know they think I would have a job by then and I still wouldn't qualify for stamps. and they wonder why folks abuse the system. I feel like gettin knocked up just to get stamps, b/c the case worker said the food stamps system is built for single moms, disabled and elderly. so, basically broke unemployed folks are just SOL to get some aid to keep food on the table.

Do you know how awkward it is to say "thank you" when someone says "wow I can see you have lost a lot of weight"? I would not have applied for the stamps if I didn't need them. I see my nice shape goin to crap b/c I am not eating for real. chuckas!....I just want to be able to have a meal on a regular basis.

Sincerely,
i don't have any kids and its MY FAULT.