Getting Assistance in Texas

Ok, I am not here to complain about the assistance programs in Texas, by the way, my husband lived through his Parkland visit, infact, he ended up with a really good doctor, which is more than I can say for most. Anyways, back on my subject, the assistance programs (i.e. food, utilities, jobs..etc.) in Texas are really a lot better than most places. But they are extremely time consuming, and don't consider that people need help now. The Department of Human Services is bogged down because of the recession. Which is probably the case every where. And the Department of Vocational Rehab. is bogged down as well. So many people these days suffer from disabilities, that could be overcome, if they had insurance.
I suffer from Degenerative Disk Disease, I have gone through a lot of pain for 20 years now! Did you know that if I had about $3000 dollars or good insurance, I could have had surgery years ago, and lived a greatly improved life. When I was 34 I started to lose my hearing, I now know that it was because of Ottoschlerosis , which was possibly caused by the pain pills I took for 9mths one year when my back was really bad. Now I have finally learned about DARS, which no one ever told me about! They said, 4 mths ago, they would pay for my ear surgery in order to get me back to work. As for my back and my problems sitting, "I can sit on a pillow". I really can't complain, without them I could be looking at a life without sound. I just wish there was more help for people like me. I hope this new Presidential administration does something about the "healthcare crisis" soon. I feel like I have lost 20 years of a life I wish I had! Time I could have been playing with my kids, going camping, enjoying sports, etc.
Enough about me, if you are having trouble finding assistance, let me know, no matter the state you live in. I will do my best to help. My other blog is here at Aidpage. I also have links for finding assistance an living an affordable life at InXpensive Living.
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Why Are you Struggling?

Everyone knows or should that Americans of all walks of life are struggling . This Blog is a great place to share your story. and discuss ways to get help. There are links here to services, help sites, and other people to talk to.
It started with the Gas Prices, for my husband and I. It made everything else (grocieries, household items, etc..) go up in price. My husband was the only one working at the time, because I have severe back problems and Otto sclerosis(I was losing my hearing). We applied for food stamps and that helped quite a bit. Now , in Texas, the price of gas has fell to under $2 a gallon, but everything else stayed high priced. Why is that?
A month after we got the stamps, my husbands health took a turn for the worst. He has high blood pressure for years, and abused his body for years. He was hospitalized with Congestive Heart Failure, lost his job, because they were jerks! became depressed and almost died several times. All the while here I am with 3 kids trying to pay the bills, feed the kids, and unable to work. It has been really hard. Then last month, the car died! I mean died, dead, capput! We are still both unemployed, and if not for the Grace of God, would be homeless. Things are looking up, at least in my mind. I hope to be employed by February, as I am getting help with my ears (but not my back). I hope that God himself takes over, straightens up my life, and makes Barak Obama save the American Economy, and my family along with it. It would be nice to have some health insurance too!