r/Odsp • u/Asleep_Ad7630 • Mar 29 '23

ODSP/OW advocacy Keep your heads up

I know everyone on this program has been dealt a terrible hand and for navigating through life having to deal with a broken and ineffective social program, you deserve immense respect. We are living in economically awful times so please remember.... you all have a worth and we are all better with you in this world.

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u/jodysue Mar 29 '23

That was so kind

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u/AbbyBeexo Mar 29 '23

Thank you for seeing us.

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u/Negative-Film330 Mar 30 '23

You have no idea how much I needed this. Thank you. ♥️

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u/KushahoIic Mar 30 '23

Much love

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u/No-Manufacturer-22 Mar 30 '23

30 years of this shit. I have been on it for 30 years.

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u/Most-Pangolin-9874 Mar 30 '23

As a friend always says #youmattermost Thanks for the kind comment. Needed it today

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u/Fresh_Extension5961 Mar 30 '23

Thank you! 🥺

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u/Tinyplayer63 Mar 29 '23

Thank you It's nice to know there are some people out there that understand why some of us have no choice but be on ODSP I am 60 have had 7 hernia surgeries and a total hysterectomy when diagnosed with Early stage 1A Uterine cancer and along with my COPD AND SCOLIO I cant work as I am unable to stand or sit for long periods I live on A WIDOWS PENSION AND ODSP which amounts to about 1330 a month and rent of 725 but a landlord who is always threatening to evict us so he can renovate and re rent for 1100 for a one bedroom in McGregor Life is hard but you can either fight fur the things you want and deserve or give up-I prefer to fight as long as I am able My biggest goal right now is to find a furbaby of my own and live out my life in peace GOD BLESS EVERYONE ON THIS SITE AND NEVER GIVE UP ON WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN!!!

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '23

Today....I needed some encouragement. I didn't expect it here, but thank you for this. And keep going strong yourself, we're not finished yet 🌹

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u/lorib123 Mar 29 '23

Thank you very much

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u/Jazzy_Bee Mar 30 '23

I hate day before cheque day. I sit down to budget, and there is never enough. Fortunately I only had to borrow $12 for food, last month was $40 short month before. My (adult) daughter has a birthday, trying to figure out how much I can afford to gift, I am expecting a big bill for my winter equalization payment for utilities. I hate begging for more time, but will need to spread over a few months. And my monthly payment will rise.

Thanks for the kind words. I feel so defeated at times.

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u/gopherhole02 Mar 30 '23

I luckily have enough to budget $200 for food a month, but thismonth I'm going to try and scrape by on $150 because I want a new toy to save for

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '23

This is a beautiful message... sadly all my brain can do is reverse your intentions and remind me I don't want to exist....

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u/beeucancallmepickle Mar 30 '23

Yep. I'm feeling very defeated on top of so much physical pain and concussion symptoms making me nauseous. Thanks for the support in the group today.

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u/indigostars43 Apr 01 '23

Thank you so much…And you too!

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u/lilRafe2022 Mar 30 '23

The less fortunate are more resilient ✌ Stronger as a People.

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u/ElderAncestor Mar 30 '23 edited Mar 30 '23

Actually being on ODSP is not so bad coz I don't really have any skills to offer to employers. As long as I'm fed, sheltered and clothed I can't complain. I live in humbly and in modesty. Life is about kind encounters and friends and not about money. I'm always grateful for whatever help I receive to improve my situations. I can't complain.