DSHS

Today wasn't easy for me, not for Brianne either.  Having moved here with no jobs, we knew we were going to have to get Kaylee on Medicaid, that wasn't a hard decision at all.  However, I never really considered assistance as far as food and all that but Brianne thought it would be a good idea just in case.  So we went down to the center, applied and interviewed and went through the process.  For me personally I was taught and brought up to work and provide, not to count on handouts.  I think it's great for people who need them, I just never considered myself one of them.  With Kaylee though I want to cover all the bases just in case.  It's hard to change your way of thinking especially when you're sitting with people who obviously have substance abuse problems and the ones taking advantage of the program, for them I have no respect.  I think the hardest part was humbling myself, which usually is the hardest part for me, and applying in the first place.  My little girl is worth it in spades however and at the end of the day I feel it was the right move.