My brother and I are both on disability and we've been sharing an apartment to make ends meet but now he wants to move in with his girlfriend and I can't afford rent alone but also can't ask him to sacrifice his relationship for my financial needs.
More people experience this than they realize.
Individual desires for independence and relationship clash with mutual dependency created by inadequate systemic support.
“Where Are You with Money and disability?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.