I started telling him a couple months ago "You need to retire". That way you can focus on your health and have a steady income - regardless of if you get sick or feel good.
I asked "What happens if all of a sudden you end up with an emergency and can't work for a while?"
They call it short term disability
Ya a few bucks are nice - BUT it DOESN'T PAY THE BILLS.
So, now here we are
He had the ER EMERGENCY and the inability to work until we see the doctor and find out more.... most likely will lead to the inability to work under the circumstances.
And no income until we figure out which way this is all going so we know which road to turn down financially.... meanwhile - bills are due and more are coming.
Recent events had to cancel so he could recover from the urgent surgery. So, the second income took a hit as well.
Don't get me wrong. It isn't all about money. It's about him being sick and needing to take care of himself and not have to worry about money. He has forced himself to work so much this past year when there were days he should have stayed in bed. I think that has made this all progress faster.
Homelessness is a fear - when there is no income, it becomes more of a reality and possibility. The increased stress doesn't help the healing process. Then you add his BiPolar 1 and the struggle with episodes and depression. All of which have worsened due to the issues associated with the medical issues..
I'm concerned
- For his health both physically and mentally
- For the finances, I don't want to see him lose his house and means of living.
- For my health - to survive all the stress associated with this and my own medical challenges.