Just want to share some good news, and say thanks. [View all]
A little less than a year ago, I posted here to say that my significant other had rather abruptly become legally blind at the age of 54-55, after having been self-employed for his/her whole life in highly visual work; and we had not yet saved enough to retire.
Many of you replied with supportive comments or helpful, practical advice.
This morning we got word that s/he's been approved for SSDI after our first appeal (his/her initial application was denied).
It's been an incredibly difficult year, as I'm sure you all can well imagine; and the difficulties are far from over. We've worked hard on all fronts – medical, legal, financial, practical, and emotional – with me struggling to keep my own work/career going; and we still have a long way to go.
But getting approved for SSDI is a big deal for us.
So I just wanted share the good news and thank you again for your support and helpful advice!
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