As a social worker I see those who 1) are hopelessly on the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder and 2) sustain off of gov't resources in such a way that it constricts their freedom and sense of selves. On one hand, I know there is systemic failure when the disabled have nowhere to go and adults are terribly uneducated, even illiterate. On the other hand, they live in a completely controlled environment where the helpless status they are gives them little opportunity to feel good about where they are in life... It is a terrible dichotomy. The purpose/fulfillment one gets from simply being employed (or self-employed) should not be underestimated.
Thank you for the post.
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