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53. a reliable relative or close friend

Fri May 30, 2025, 12:10 PM

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Very difficult to find someone like this.

I guess I've learned the hard way over the years and that is, I am alone with the disabilities I have. Depending on others is a hardship as I'm in that boat right now.

No help, no food, no nothing at the moment. No way to get around now either.

How long will I be able to go on like this? Had I known Newsom was going to pull the rug out from under me, I might not have sold the car I had a month ago.

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i agee. AllaN01Bear Thursday #3

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