I had read that thread and it made me sick to my stomach. I honestly couldn't imagine going through that much so quickly. Makes my current problems seem utterly insignificant. The Wishadoo thing sounds like a great idea. Don't have much to contribute, but I'd happily throw in a few bucks.

Her real name is on that wishadoo post.

It doesn't take much for the stalkers to make trouble in the real world. They are cruel and have no boundaries.

She knows this and chose to use the name given at Wishadoo as her name there.

My experience on SSDI ... there are experts, preferably and not necessarily lawyers, who do this for a living. They know all the players and what needs to be done. In my case, the State Unemployment officer I had gave me his name and high recommendations. Maybe I was lucky.

Some will do it pro bono, then share one-fourth, up to one-third of the receipts. It is beyond worth it. The good ones won't take your case if they don't think they can win it for you...and them. That's the good and the bad news.

The system is truly rigged so that the individual can not succeed. You will be denied 2 maybe 3 times, yet sill are accruing benefits, but only if you win. The final approval is to appear in person before a judge. It's daunting and having a professional who has both yours and their interests at heart is a win-win.

Good luck. You can PM me if you'd like.

I am new, too, So welcome from another newbie. I just replied to rbrnmw on her most recent thread about how my husband applied for SDDI and hired a lawyer on contingency. Like another poster said, they will not take your case if they don't think they can win it. But unfortunately it sounds like rbrnmw needs immediate help. I saw her Wishadoo link and I will give something. Can't give much because my husband and I only have Social Security, but I will give something. Bumping this so maybe someone else will know if there are social services she might tap.

This was done originally, last year, and nothing was available. Even though it seems unlikely that, a year later -- especially in Ohio -- something in the realm of resources may now be available, it's worth a shot. I've written the DUer in question to suggest she do so if she can spare 15 minutes. Regardless, I'm going to try to do the same for her tomorrow.

Welcome, btw.

Keeping this kicked. I am on Wishadoo for help as well, so I cannot contribute at this time. However, I will happily keep this K&R for exposure.

She had a daughter with Asperger syndrome, plus 3 other kids, back in the 1950s when she had few career options, and her husband just up and left for no apparent reason other than to enjoy life... people can be unbelievable.

As an Buckeye now living in Oregon, and as a Democrat, and as a Samaritan, I just got back from making a donation to help her out. They need a few more dollars to make their goal, so if you can, please make a donation. And thank you to Joel Thakkar for posting this.

And just to let you all know I will always work my off for each and every democrat who run no matter if it's for local, state, or national I got their back

prayers, good vibes and energy for our rbrnmw.

Or I can take her to go get a massage. Or out to eat. Or get our hair cut, or nails done. Lots of things to make her feel better.

I'm sure the fact that you even have this thought will make her smile.

It's hard for me to do anything solely for myself; don't know why. So, if I can do something for someone else, while doing something for myself, I don't feel so guilty.

if she lives in western Washington or even wants to chat with the guy

But I get a lot of people at Wishadoo from various states, including Washington, so if I could create a list of helpful peeps like your friend, that would be most excellent.

She will not have to pay until she wins her case, and then it is a percentage of back pay awarded (I think it's 30%). If she does not win she pays nothing. She should apply now because the bad news is it will take months to get a hearing.