2 hours ago, Giraffe said:

Yup. When I was at my most fundy I attended a church where a lot of the fathers with large families did a lot of traveling for work. Looking back I wonder.  I'm sure some of them had jobs where they traveled that much and seemed like they were probably as quiverfull as their wife. But there were definitely a few who, looking back, I could see living a double life. Yes, maybe they traveled some for work but were also able to work remotely so they had someone/s on the side. ISB I could see some of the men (or Shaun for that matter)  who have entire other families but with only one or two children who they have a genuine connection with because they're not inundated with ten at once. 

Even my very helpful husband and father of only 2 kids admitted that he sometimes took the long way home from work when the kids were little. 

SSI and the co-benefit of Medicaid are federal programs.  Ryann will have to file forms,to update income and living situation, but not have to requalify.  

On 3/28/2024 at 4:32 PM, hoipolloi said:

122 days and counting but now with a price drop of $150K.

Guys, it's a STEAL at $1,800,000.

153 days and counting with a further price drop of $50K.

5 hours ago, LilMissMetaphor said:

If they are moving closer to Ryann's family then my assumption is that Ryann's family should or could be able to be helping them with the majority of the moving costs/arrangements.  Otherwise what's the point? I highly doubt their family would say "You figure out all the details and expenses of moving here, even though you're both disabled, but once you actually get here we will start helping and being your support system".  There is literally no point in moving somewhere to be closer to your family unless your family is ACTUALLY A SOURCE OF HELP. 

But once again, they gloss over details that are important to understanding their situation, and focus on the minutiae that no one cares about, shit like "we need $5.75 to buy cat food, $3 of which has already been raised".  

Exactly. I agree that they should leave Seattle for a place with a much lower cost of living. However I don't think they are looking at the larger picture and they certainly aren't explaining it to their readers and donors. "Closer to some of Ryann's family " is great, but are they going to be there for day to day help, or just to see once a month? And define "closer". Within an hour of family or a day's drive? They don't seem to have really considered the overall situation. 

How will Ryann's disability/benefits/Medicaid transfer to the new state? What will the cost of living truly be like there? Will Artemis finally go after the disability they claim to deserve? 

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