I agree with what you said, but it goes even further. I am a victim of a truck driver texting while driving. Didn't walk for 3 years, lost most of my vision and now, 10 years later I still scream at a suddenly loud noise (PTSD). But none of that matters. I still have to live.

Since my husband died, I still need an income. I still have hopes and dreams I plan on filling. But I am the one that needs to do it. I cannot expect anyone to do it for me. I will not find a man to support simply because it is hard to start over at 60 years old. I would not get on disability even if I qualified for it in my state. I will not draw social security early, just to get by. I will not sell my house (it's paid for), just to pay medical bills. These are all my responsibility, not the government, not the tax payers. I will survive.