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Disclosing My Mental Illness! Tryin' 2 Go 2 Work on Disability Benefits -On Social Security at 43

Sep 22, 2025
Disclosing My Mental Illness! Tryin' 2 Go 2 Work on Disability Benefits -On Social Security at 43 On Social Security at 43 and trying to figure out how to work while living with disability benefits. In this video, I open up about my mental illness and the real challenges of balancing the desire to work with the rules and limits of Social Security. As an older Black woman and millennial, it hasn’t been easy—navigating stigma, health issues, financial pressure, and trying to stay hopeful about opportunities. I’m just sharing my journey, my struggles, and my truth. Hopefully, I can find something that works for me without losing the support I need. If you’re also on SSDI or SSI and want to work, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.
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