Having been on my own since I was 15 I received assistance from programs. Housing, Wic, & Food Stamps however I did not become handicapped by these programs. I understood that with every advance I made towards true self sufficiency I was punished with a decrease in benefits for doing so. Instead of doing what a majority of the young women I knew did I kept pushing not decrease my hours or create a way to get fired to keep benefits. I didnt completely understand it as I have come to in recent years, but it was a trap. Im thankful for the people that were in my life that encouraged me to keep going that presented me with opportunities to gain knowledge in multiple areas. Ive been able to share my journey with young ladies in every field Ive been in and Im hopeful that I have been of service to at least 1 of them. Im still on a journey but Ive never been one to be made a victim of my circumstances. People thought I was crazy when I let go of Section 8 to buy a house heck I was already paying 80% of my rent and all utilities. I utilized the programs to get over the hump and would again if I needed to do so to get over a hump. Guide our young ladies that receive these services dont let them become trapped. Ok off my soapbox now ♡
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:37:03 +0000
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