Help me survive another year OTR

You were and still are an ideal OTR trucker. Your history supports that. We're entering perilous times financially. You'd be virtually financially stress-free back OTR.

In my case, I'm comforted by having a wonderful Church, dedicated to Christ, that Livestreams all of their services. And a Christian radio station that broadcasts worldwide 24/7 on the internet. The guy that sits behind me in Church does the weekdays morning radio show. So I stay very connected to the Church even when I'm not there in person. Makes all the difference in the world to me. I often call in or text in a song request during his show.

God is there for us if we seek His face.

 

I did imagine that... spending the rest of my life there... But it's too early to know...
I have visited Brasil many times since when I came to the US 30 yrs ago, and for the first time, I wasn't excited and happy about coming back to the US last July... Covid and other issues have brought a lot of change to life in general and international travel.
You are right about life is "cheaper" there, depending on where one lives and how they want to live.
Don't know about Philippines, but according to my calculations, I would need much more than what I would get from social security whenever I retire. Or would need to find another source of income in order to live with some comfort, in a safe place and get the medical care and assistance that an elderly person generally needs... I have no family whatsoever there or anywhere. Brasil is one of the worst places in the world with regard to elderly care. I am not too old yet but if I don't die, I will get there...

 

Just quit already McDonalds is hiring.

 

If you're seriously having suicidal thoughts, please contact a mental health professional. They are probably the best people to talk to about this sort of thing and give you a plan to deal with those negative feelings. This is coming from someone who's attempted to off themselves before.

 

He’s looking for support. This is a good place to find that, including the kind of support you just gave, advising him to seek professional help. That’s why.

 

I didn't see any suicidal talk in Mr. @red70tvhs posting... He was venting about being tired of living in the truck and far from his family and young daughter. But was going to hang in there for a little longer in order to accomplish his goal. That kind of venting is pretty normal and we all go thru that from time to time.

 

Thanks... I am fine... just venting a little... like @red70tvhs ...
Hope he shows up some time to let us know how he is doing...

 

Yes it is. Drivers spend a lot of time waiting.That can be frustrating.