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                               SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE

                                                                                                               BY Candy Paull

The world offers plenty of negative comments and criticism.  You don't need more criticism---you need encourgement and support.  A circle of supportive friends can encourage you to reach your full potential and make life easier and more fun.

Think about your inner circle.  Who believes in you, supports you, and has a positive attitude?  Which friends drain your energy with complaints, criticisms, and a negative outlook?  Pray about whom you should spend more time with and whom you should spend less time with.  Actively seek to surround yourself with supportive friends.

My personal response:  i had a difficult time with this one.  it ended up causing me to isolate myself for days and weeks at a time.  i had friends that would call to dump their load on me without asking how i am feeling, do i need anything.  they would usually go straight into themselves knowing they knew my situation.  i finally worked through it by the Grace of God giving me strength and wisdom to know that i did not have to allow it.  i told some of them my feelings about it or i screened my phone calls.  if i did not feel like talking i would do to my friends like i do bill collectors.  ignore them.  i also have surrounded myself with positive, christian people.

Hello my dear aidpagers-my name is sheila ogrady, I am a mother, sister, wife, aunt, grandma, daughter, cousin and grandaughter. .I believe in the power of the universe and the power of living in the "now".I work at home and I love it. Iam interested in helping get children the dental attention they need from birth up. I am a retired social worker and would still be working except for disability. I love gardening and my passion is cooking and I can make alot for a little $.  BELOW I HAVE LISTED WHAT I CONSIDER MY "KITCHEN BASICS" I hope it will help others to save money on food by preparing all your food at home:  flour-sugar-shortening-oatmeal-powdered milk-baking powder-baking soda-cornstarch-yeast-baking cocoa-spices(your choice)--vinegar (white&cidar)vegetable oil-olive oil-cream of tartar-MCP-pectin-lemon juice-corn syrup-pancake syrup-vanilla-cinnemon-nutmeg-allspice-garlic powder-bouillon cubes-tea-coffe-koolaid-mayonaise-ketchup-canned tomatoes-tomatoe sauce-tomatoe paste-tomatoe soup--cream of chicken soup--margarine-eggs-milk-evaporated milk--peanut butter--rice-pasta----Buy Dairy-Fruit-Vegetables-Meats on sale--in large quantities when you can and either freeze-dry-or can as much extra food as you can. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY SUGGESTIONS  and RECIPES.

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I am a 29 year old sinle woman living in NYC and working as a Social Worker.  Unfortunately I grew up in a single parent household wih no assistance for college, and no assistance learning how to make smart financial decisions.  I completed 4 years undergraduate school at the University of Albany with a Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology and a Masters of Social Work at Fordham University, so that I could use my experiences to help others.  And here I am at 29, in complete debt because I took out student loans to pay for my education.  I am looking for grants, or volunteer work or anything that I can do to get aid to pay off my 80,000 student loan debt.  It is awazong how a lawyer with graduate from law school with just as much debt, and make that as his salary.  As a social worker however, I am lucky enough to have started with a 43,000 a yr position which in NYC is not enough to live comfortable and pay off loans.

HI,

I am in need of a personal grant to help me with my student loans, medical coverage for my 18yr old, and just to get back on my feet. I am working but being a Social Worker does not afford me the big bucks and paying for my education and my daughter's can be expensive. I realize a lot of people have these same problems and maybe mine isn't as bad as others, but I still need the help. I am a 6yr verteran of the US Navy without bennefits for education and limited medical for myself. If anyone can help please let me know.

Thank you.

I am a 31 year old social worker.  I graduated from college in 1999 and still owe an overwhelming amount of $56000.  I only make a small income working with disabled individuals.  I love what I do but it doesn't allow me to put extra money towards my student loans.  Please help in any way that you are able.  I would greatly appreciate it!

I am a social worker that believes that knowledge is power. I am willing to be a resource for people that need to find out how to do anything legal to help themselves and others. If I do not know I will find someone that does. I have a large pool of smart people around me that love to help and love to think they know everything and combined, they just might.

I really do not have money to offer anyone at this point since i am a single mother myself w/ 4 children. But, I do stand as a testament that you can do it!

Power to the people! and May God help us all.

Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "Home page of Sandi1"

Sandra Alger, LMSW, ACSW is available to provide psychiatric counseling services in Grand Haven and Muskegon Michigan. Most insurances accepted and competative self pay rates.  Contact:  algershelp@yahoo.com. 

 Bio:
Overview: After passing the required Michigan Board of Social Workers exam, Sandra Alger was fully Licensed as a Masters Social Worker with a Clinical and Macro endorsement. Her nine years experience providing human services for Muskegon and Ottawa County area residents gave her clinical experience with groups, couples, families and individuals of all ages. Sandra has office hours at:
Grand Haven, Michigan
Muskegon, Michigan
 You may call for a free consultation with her at either location. Sandra received her masters degree in social work from Grand Valley State University. She also received continued education certificates in; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Working with the Self Injurer, and Effective Couples and Family Therapy.     Sandra accepts most insurances, including, Blue/ Cross Blue Shield, MESSA, Magellan, PPOM, Medicare Tri-care ect...and self pay.

Treatment Modalities: Clients benefit from Sandra's client centered approach to treatment, using the clients strengths with a focus on solutions. She uses an eclectic approach using the model which best fits the needs of the individual and family. -Treatment areas: Some of the issues Sandra provides treatment for include, Adjustment difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Job Stress, and Grief / Loss from death or divorce, and life adjustments. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Clients have expressed appreciation for her genuineness, her listening, ----------empowering, and advocacy skills with a focus on client strengths. Personal Statement: I believe in providing quality service with respect for others classes and values. It is my duty to use use knowledge to help individuals and families to grow, by empowering them using their strengths and values, to overcome obstacles, and effectively deal with lifes day to day challenges to achieve their goals. Some of the groups Sandra is active with are the Grand Haven area Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Ottawa Area United Way. She is actively involved with Toast-Masters International, and WSSN, a professionals net work group. Sandra also dabbles with Legislation when issues arise to help the under-served / poor, elderly, and children. &&&&&&&In addition to providing professional counseling services, Sandra is also available for public speaking and conducting didactic and group therapy on the topics of, job stress, parenting, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and grief / loss, divorce. Sandra is qualified and available to provide supervision at the bachelor and masters level for Michigan licensure in social work, and for the National Association of Social Workers, ACSW credential. Sandra also is available to provide consultation presentations for groups in the community and at Job sites.
Sandra Alger
LMSW/ACSW 

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Sandra has office hours at:
Grand Haven, Michigan
Muskegon, Michigan
Personal Statement: I believe in providing quality service with respect for others classes and values. It is my duty to use use knowledge to help individuals and families to grow, by empowering them using their strengths and values, to overcome obstacles, and effectively deal with lifes day to day challenges to achieve their goals.&&&&&&&&&&&&&In addition to providing professional counseling services, Sandra is also available for public speaking and conducting didactic and group therapy on the topics of, job stress, parenting, anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and grief / loss, divorce. Sandra is qualified and available to provide supervision at the bachelor and masters level for Michigan licensure in social work, and for the National Association of Social Workers, ACSW credential. Sandra also is available to provide consultation presentations for groups in the community and at Job sites. 
Sandra Alger
LMSW/ACSW 

I am a college graduate who is overwhelmed with 100,000 in student loans. While I can't complain too much as I have a little food to eat everyday.  I am looking for someone who can give grant money to pay this  large gorilla hanging over my back off.  It's getting to the point where I just want to give up and  not work anymore. I think if I claim depression I could collect upto 1000.00 a month in social security.  Anyway,   any donation would be great.

Hello

My name is Tina and I am going to OSU graduate school for my MSW.  I currently work with the severly mentally disabled.  I love my job and I feel that I will be able to do more to assist my clients if I have my MSW.

I am trying to raise my 2500.00 tuition for this quarter.  I do not qualify for Student loans yet because I am currently enrolled as Non-degree till I take the GRE. 

My employer will pay for my tution but only at the end of the quarter and OSU said I have to pay all the tuition up front.  I would really like to stay in school and I have applied for private loans but do not qualify due to my middle sister defaulting on  a personal loan I co-signed for her.

Thanyou for reading my page, God bless.

Tina