I bring home $1200 a month and that’s pretty much eaten up by bills. 400 rent, 250 phone (4 people), 100 w/s/g and electric, 300 food. Once we’re past the holiday season I should be able to put away ~200/mo if I’m really good and if I can keep my student loans in forbearance. Atm I have a tiny savings that would cover two months expenses. I qualify for Medicare but it’s been 3 months trying to navigate the application process (not to mention the terrible software), and still haven’t gotten my card (though I was finally just approved).

Sure is a far cry from two years ago when I was bringing home ~7000/mo after taxes, but there’s nothing like having nothing to remind you who you are.