I know! SSA pays one month in arrears so they money they withdrew was from my father's September payment. According to their own website they allow the spouse to keep all payments for the deceased until the month of death which was November's payment which is to be disbursed in December. They also mistakenly withheld his October payment, leaving my Mom $700 to survive on for the month. After they withdrew the first check her account was $1,000 in the negative and they were going to make her wait 90 days to get it back. Thankfully the senator's office got it handled in a timely way, we owe a lot to them. It's criminal the lack of compassion some of these government entities have. My Mom had help but I can't help but wonder how many other seniors this happens to and they don't seek help and just have to figure out a way to survive. The US is definitely not a place for the poor, vulnerable, or elderly.
Yes, I agree! Hive seems a bit lackluster lately. You would think with all of this time on our hands people would be spending a little more time on here but it's been the opposite. I'm hoping HiveFest creates a boost in engagement. It's worked in the past. I'm VERY excited about the book launch!