30 Year Old Disabled Single Mother Seeks Government Grant Or Benefits
by Cyrina Gonzalez
Although I do like to keep busy, I cannot work due to my disability. I have what is called Cerebellar Ataxia. I am mostly confined to a wheelchair. I work out 3 days a week with a personal trainer, and I walk, horseback ride and swim. I was in the hospital for 3 months and ICU for 13 days. I had to re-learn almost everything: walking, talking, personal care and eating to list a few. I need help with care for Bellatrix and myself. In my house it is difficult to do everything from the wheelchair. There are things I cannot reach and rooms I cannot go in because the doors are too narrow for my chair (my daughter's room is one). Because of the brain injury I cannot drive (I lack coordination) and I have intentional tremors (I shake). When an MRI was done originally, my cerebellum was normal. Now it has shriveled down to a quarter of its original size, according to the latest MRI. I currently receive SSDI and child support, but $2000 a month doesn't cut it. Because of my disability it is hard to find a job that will suit my needs. I am hoping for benefits and/or a grant. My lack of any sort of contribution is making my family life very stressful. I need help to alleviate my current life and conditions.
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