Originally Posted by
justakiwi
Firstly, I apologise for comparing you to Balance. You are nothing like him, and unlike him, I have a great deal of respect for you. I have no desire to fall out with you either. I read your comments, and felt hurt and defensive. There is a stigma attached to receiving government assistance (or whatever kind it may be), and many beneficiaries live with guilt, and some level of shame. You very quickly learn, that it pays to choose carefully, who you share your "situation" with. It doesn't help when you come here, and are confronted with Balance's never-ending insulting rants.
Anyway, I am genuinely sorry Balance. You didn't deserve that reaction.