Rheumatoid Arthritis Disabled 40 Year Old Seeks Government Grant For Housing
by James W. Fraley
Fearing it to get worse, I'm writing now to ask for help getting a government grant to purchase a new home. I have spent many years on foundation waiting lists for the chance to get help to prevent more broken bones, more scars, more ambulance rides, and the chance to know before the next problem occurs. I never thought I would be discriminated against because of my abilities. My motto is to never give up. My goal is to help educate other people about this chronic illness and to show others that there is a hope. I am just another statistic of the many people fighting for a chance to have their voices heard. I will continue to fight for the rights of the disabled and do whatever I have to do to make sure these voices are heard. My family and I hope to work with one of the many foundations for help. I just want to be given an opportunity to help others as I try to get my story across. My story is long, sad, hard story to tell because I feel you have to experience what I have gone through on a daily basis to understand. This is my reality: depressed, sick, tired, chronic pain, all the time 24/7. I believe that if I can reach out to others going through the same thing I can make a difference. Many disabled people such as myself sill have a better life, but at a steep financial cost compared to the average person. I had almost given up hope of being able to go places without worrying about my R.A and who I could get to go with me that knows what to do if something happened. I believe communication is a critical part of understanding this illness and the lack of communication poses a huge problem for society as a whole. Now I have hope. It's very limited, but still there. Due to being disabled and found unable to work, income is very limited. The finances of my family are also limited as well. I've experienced broken bones, surgical testing. This seems like my last and only hope. My goal is to help educate others on the illness of RA. No lies or stories. The whole truth that you probably will not get from your doctor. I feel like a pit bull trapped into a corner, which is not a very good feeling. I try to turn my anger into something more positive through educating others. For us to come up with the funds is not possible. My family and I would be very appreciative of any financial assistance or help in getting available government grants for RA. We will always remember those who helped provide this chance at a better life by helping to purchase my home. Thank you for your time and concern. James Fraley, Taylor Michigan.
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