Not in every country. I only know them because of the Simpsons and Family Guy. I'll get around to reading them eventually.
One of the worst days of my life was when I got the letter that said I'd been accepted for disability. So much of my self esteem and self respect depended on my career, I only applied for disability to get family off of my back. Being told that I was now and forever some useless, worthless parasite on society was devastating. That was a few years ago and I still wonder what the point of me being alive is.
Getting home of the end of the day, tired but satisfied you'd worked hard is the best feeling in the world. Being relied on, having people respect your skills and your knowledge, making things work, making things flow, being part of a team... it's a wonderful, wonderful, feeling. Looking yourself in the eye when you see yourself in the mirror- god how I miss that.
Also, the money. Disability is a pittance. I miss a full pay check, being able to buy whatever I want, instead of scrimping and scratching for change.
Staph, you are cheating yourself out of so much. How can you bear it?