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Cold, grey weather adds strain for those without support

Original: So, today it's cold, grey, rainy and later forecast snowy. I can see the ice in the raindrops on the windshield already.

A person describes a grim stretch of weather — cold, grey, rain turning to snow, with ice already forming on the windshield. They explain that they live with mental and physical disabilities that the state does not consider severe enough to qualify for SSI support, yet which affect their ability to work and get by.

Why now: The post ties harsh incoming winter weather to the frustration of falling through the gaps of disability benefit eligibility.

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• So, today it's cold, grey, rainy and later forecast snowy. I can see the ice in the raindrops on the windshield already. We have a few mental and physical disabilities that don't register on the state level as enough to grant SSI but that do affect our ability to hold… · kozeshi@pounced-on.me · 2

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