Hi, my name is dory79!

dory79
dory79 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

Hello everyone,I wanted to say a warm hello to this incredible community! My name is dory79, and I am very glad to finally join you here.Like many of you, I have been navigating the complex and often exhausting world of welfare claims and official processes while managing long-term health challenges. It can be a very isolating journey, but seeing the strength, mutual support, and shared lived experiences in this community is truly inspiring.I am looking forward to connecting with you all, sharing experiences, and being a supportive part of this wonderful space. Thank you for welcoming me!Warmest regards,
dory79

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  • dory79
    dory79 Community Member Posts: 2 Listener

    On a side note, while looking for some inspiration online, I recently stumbled upon an amazing blog written under a pseudonym, which chronicles a claimant's battles with the DWP.I found it so refreshing because instead of just focusing on sadness or feeling helpless, the author writes with an incredible sense of humor, irony, and satire. It is a light, funny, yet highly educational and informative read about facing absurd institutional barriers without losing your dignity.I thought it was well worth a read and might bring a smile to your face or offer some practical inspiration if you are going through a similar journey, so I wanted to share it with the community here.You can find the chronicle here:https://dakotaunbothered.substack.com/p/chapter-5-the-great-pension-heist?r=8vvsca&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 5,536 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @dory79 and a warm welcome to the community from me!

    Thank you for telling us a little bit about yourself. Do you have any hobbies? What sort of things do you enjoy or are interested in?

    It's lovely to have you here and I hope you enjoy your time on the community😊

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community Member Posts: 5,552 Championing

    Hi @dory79 welcome to the Community from me too. I hope you enjoy being on the forum. Any questions just ask.

    Take care.

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community Member Posts: 5,341 Championing

    @dory79

    Hi welcome to the community.