Happily Ever After
“And they lived happily ever after.” Think about this line for a few minutes. Are you living happily ever after? If not, what will it take for you to get there?
Well for one thing I don’t believe in Fairy Tales. I don’t believe in Happily Ever After.
Now for me to be happier than I am now I would need an income that is higher than Social Security Disability. It isn’t anything to write home about and won’t even provide a home. That is why currently I live with my dad. I would like to have one of those tiny homes or a mobile home. I don’t need anything big. I have lived in one room for 12 years.
I would like someone to cook healthy meals for me since I dislike cooking.
I would like to be able to go to whatever doctor I need to without it being a decision of doctor or food. And some months I have to decide which doctor is more important. I have health issues I live with that I can’t afford treatment for. I need the treatment, but can’t afford it.
And my monthly pittance isn’t considered poverty level. I can’t get food stamps or medicaid to pay what is left over from Medicare.
Nope, not living happily every after at this point. Ask me next year.
Tessa
I think happily ever after is a misguided trap…. like you, I don’t think there is a such thing. I do think being content is possible just like joy can be present through difficult circumstances. I haven’t had to choose between food and medication, so I feel for you. I’m hoping you do find yourself living happier next year 🙂
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Thank you Janna. Only next year will tell. Hope you are feeling better.
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Here is hoping that you find yourself something closer to happily ever after long before next year!
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