This one is for you, Mom!

Hi!
Great news today! For months now, my mother and I have fought for me to get some form of economic compensation since I can't money from CSN. It has to do with my depression. I can't get money from CSN and still get compensation elsewhere. It's been a long ride, with paperwork, telephone calls and God knows what else. I've almost given up sometimes, it's sort of a neverending story. But with Mom's help I've managed to scrape through. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't have been able to cope with the stress involved if it hadn't been for her!

So anyway, yesterday Mom phoned me and said that I will recieve FULL compensation. That means I get a certain sum every month since I can't work. My doctor has put me on sick-leave for at least three years so this was wonderful news. I actually started crying after we had hung up. A bit of the tension eased up. I think the most important thing I'll be able to do first is changing my surname to Mom's maiden name. And, when I feel better, I might get help to find an apartment of my own and a job. Feels kind of unreal to tell you the truth. This journey isn't over by a long shot but thanks to this, and Mom's support, I'm one step closer to recovery!