subject: BEEN SCREWED FOR WAY TOO LONG [print this page] BEEN SCREWED FOR WAY TOO LONG BEEN SCREWED FOR WAY TOO LONG
my story of despair
my name is mark and i am a 99er.my story of despair is different from all the others because i have light at the end of the tunnel.there are so many people out there at the end of their rope,having nowhere to turn,no one to help,no leaders willing to have courage.
my journey started in september of 2007 when i was fired from my job for reporting illegal discrimination.i reported three cases of wrongdoing to my employer on september 7,filed a complaint with the state agency on september 14th on was terminated on september 25th of 2007.i filed a complaint with the eeoc on november 5th of 2007.after many months and the other side not complying with the investigation i asked for a right to sue in july of 2008.i contacted a lawyer and filed a civil lawsuit against the company for wrongdoing.that matter is going to jury trial on february 28 2011.
now for how my american dream went sour.even though i have sent out or emailed over 1500 resumes i have not been able to find sustainable work.i have made a few bucks here and there.nothing to support anyone but a pet.i received my 99 weeks of unemployment which was just enough to pay bills i was behind on.i was eliminated from benefits in april of 2010 and been living out of my car,in a homeless shelter,on friends floors,in the woods and in abandoned foreclosed properties.our leaders failed me earlier in the year and have no hope that they will put aside their partisan ways and help us now.the only talk is about a tax cut for the rich which does not help create any job for me.
what about family that could help me?my wife and i are divorced.she is a saint, has a job,but could not support me financially or emotionally.i do not blame her for the pressure put upon her was too much for any person to take.we have six children (all girls)who have not been able to comprehend why i have not been able to find a job.they have so much anger and resentment towards me that our relationship will never be the same.
my 14 yr old daughter attempted suicide in january of 2010 to which i blame myself for the misfortune that has been heaped upon us.the others treat me with contempt and hate every day i am around them.they all don't understand.they are way too young and spoiled by our former way of life to get what has occurred.
my wife left in january of 2010,child attempted suicide of january of 2010,no money no future living out of an empty house,unemployment cut off,house foreclosed on in may of 2010,living hand to mouth ever since.
i am 48 years old and have no prospects,no family,no money and a distant reminder of what life was like before the second great recession.online the republicans call me lazy,on tv fox news says i am a welfare baby.i just want a job,to be productive,to have self worth,to have the respect of my six children.
i know that i am not alone.for the millions who are suffering along with me know that i love you for your persistence for that is the only thing plus medication that keeps me alive.
the light at the end is my lawsuit but for many others emergency help is needed then a jobs program that works and is sustainable so we can build our lives back to their former selves.
