Living Off The Government Teat

Those who know this writer personally may not know this, but this writer used to be a bitter, angry man.  He was one of those people who struggled mightily to control his own fate and had no idea how to do it.  In short, this writer was a loser with no accountability and it was always everybody else fault but his.  So, when this writer talks about losers with no accountability, he's talking about the man he used to be.  Used to be, as in not any more.

So what changed?  Getting off the government teat, that's what.  You see, several years ago this writer was working just working one minimum wage job.  Rent was low, but took up four fifths of this writer's monthly income.  This writer couldn't save money and food stamps were the only way this writer could even eat.  This writer stayed on those food stamps for years and would probably still be on them, had his caseworker not screwed him over and gotten those benefits cut from $180 to a measly $25 a month.

At the time, this writer thought, "Oh, shit.  I can't eat on $25 a month.  I'm screwed."  It was made worse when this writer tried to reapply, because the government chose to play games and drag its feet.  It turns out this was the best thing to happen to this writer in every way.  Why?  Because it forced this writer's testicle to drop, turning him into a man and making him say, "fuck this government benefit shit.  I'm taking control of my fate."  

This writer manned up, got a second job, and worked his way into SOME level of independence.  Even though the money still wasn't too good, this writer learned the VALUE of a dollar, something that is just as important as getting those dollars.  As a result, this writer no longer struggles to eat or pay his bill while still being able to indulge in his habits and save money.

And the mental benefits are awesome.  This writer was no longer frustrated, high-strung, and angry at the world.  This writer was...liberated.  He found the REAL way to break the chains of oppression.  Manning up, growing some balls, and doing what needs to be done is how you do it.  Begging, crying, and relying on the government does not lead to progress.  It leads to laziness, frustration, bad habits, and possibly even an early death.

Yes, government teat milk can be delicious and, as a result, hard to wean yourself off of.  It can be helpful when times are hard, but you shouldn't be trying to rely on it full time.  Obviously there are exceptions, such as veterans, the disabled, and the pregnant, but this writer doesn't recommend it.  It doesn't encourage mental or financial growth and if the government decides to say, "Well, you fucked up, so we're cutting you off," you'll be up Turd Creek.  Cut them off first and walk off with your middle finger held high.

Accountability is the only way to overcome victimhood.  The government will never care more than you do, nor should it.  Lose sight of that and you will always lose in life.  Never forget that.

Until next time...