Please keep your fingers crossed that I won't lose my home!

[Kirsten]

Thank you for your support and advice!

sasvermont, I'm sorry to hear you're in a similar situation, and I sure hope it will all work out for you. I would also be dreading the thought of having a roommate; I can't stand anyone around me when I'm not feeling well, and my privacy is extremely important to me to keep my stress level down. Besides, having someone moving in with me wouldn't even help because that would reduce my social welfare. As for declaring the size of my apartment: there's no other way but telling them the real size, they will also get a copy of my rental contract.

Randi, sounds bad what's going on in Denmark now, sounds similar to what happened in Germany about 10 years ago when these horrible Hartz IV-laws were released. There were some protests in the beginning, but they soon began to fade, and now, people living on welfare are considered to be the parasites of the country - even though more and more workers need additional welfare because they are paid so badly in their jobs. It's a terrible situation, and the worst thing is that it was the Social Democrate Party that released these laws; I felt so betrayed! And when the Christian Democrates began to the rule the country again in 2005, they gladly continued with that. So who's still left to vote for? The left wing party? There are not so many options left; makes you feel utterly powerless!

Sandie, yes, it's true, it would probably stressful for everyone, but of course this is taking my anxiety to new levels! I envy my girls right now who live their little kitty lives and know nothing of these fears. Well, yes, I was already thinking about articulating my fears and worries when I have the meeting at the social welfare department on Monday, and letting them know what my doctor has said. I hope I will have a case manager who is understanding!

Asiel, declaring a part of my flat as a workplace would mean I would have to run a business, and they would suspect I have some income I'm not declaring which would mean nothing but trouble.

Pat, thank you very much!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Kirsten I am so sorry you are going through this. I know too well the terror you are having. I went through something similar 7 years ago when the house I was renting got condemed. I could not afford to rent or buy a home. I am on disability and live below our poverty level too. If my sweet brother had not bought this home for me, I'd be homeless.

Prayers on the way that your case manager gives the ok for you to stay where you are!!!

[Karen]

You will be in our prayers.

[carole]

oh kirsten hon i am really upset to hear you are having more things to worry about, you have had such a rough time, i also know what it is like to be unwell, but i am lucky i have a husband to support me, but i know when welfare is involved you are completely in their hands.

I sincerely hope you can stay where you are, it would be making an already difficult situation even harder, my heart goes out to you, i also understand the privacy thing, i am exactly the same and believe me you are not alone on that one.

'I hope and pray that you will get to stay where you are, you are in my thoughts, gentle hugs.

[Catty1]

HUGS Kirsten. I pray and believe all will go well for you. The caseworker surely can 'read' people by now, and s/he will know you are honest.

[moosmom]

Kirsten, I also know what you're going through. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxo