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FireBird76
FireBird76
Contributor ⭐
September 7, 2026

Hello from The Bluegrass State!

  • September 7, 2026
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My name is Carey Ann. I live in western KY near The Ohio River. I have 3 precious fur kiddos: Joy Belle is my 15 year old Yorkie-Shih Tzu mix, Kaela Grace is my 11 year old Jack Russell-Yorkie mix, and Maren Joi is my 8 year old medium hair domestic tabby cat. They are my heartbeat! I am unable to work due to disabilities, and I'm about to try for SSI for the fifth time very soon. For now, I live with my dad. We kind of take care of each other. I was living with my mother and was her caregiver full-time until one morning 3 years ago, she simply did not wake up. Last October, my only sibling, my sister, also passed away unexpectedly. So, Dad and I are the only ones left. 

 

I love to take photos, although I'm not great at it. I just use my phone's camera. LOL. I love taking pictures of my babies and of pretty much anything in nature. I love to sing (or make a joyful "noise"). That's all I can think of right now! 🦋

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sandy
sandy
Community Manager
September 8, 2026

Hi Carey Ann  (​@FireBird76) , welcome to the AARP Online Community! Thank you for sharing a little about yourself—and Joy Belle, Kaela Grace and Maren Joi sound like quite the crew! 😊

 

You’ve been through a lot over the past few years, and I hope you’ll find connection and support here. You may want to visit our Caregiving and Grief & Loss forums, where others share similar experiences and support one another.

 

And with your love of photography, nature and music, be sure to explore the Music and Home & Community forums too. Your phone is all you need to capture a great photo!

 

We’re glad you found us, Carey Ann. I look forward to seeing you around the community!

    FireBird76
    FireBird76Author
    Contributor ⭐
    September 9, 2026

    Thank you so much!!! 🥹

    Blessings, Carey Ann 🦋
    JoeFerguson
    Contributor ⭐
    September 11, 2026

    hey carey wish you all the best and hope it all works for you !

    also if for some reason you couldnt get your ssi done 

    i got a retied friend who worked in the department he might be of help to you 

    good luck !

     

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