The fact that the government thinks any spouse or roommate should support you is STUPID

This is a logical fallacy lol... I won't try to make you agree because you disagree, which is your right, but for others reading this, try to consider:

Trying to interfere with family dynamics under the guise of social services doesn't sit well with me, ethically. Having a disability and requiring social support shouldn't warrant losing control over family dynamic considerations, such as finances. Everyone not on ODSP has the ability to control those, and ODSP isn't something we choose to want ... It's a necessity, clearly proven by the strict standards and eligibility.

Not everyone wants to pay for their partner in full totality, and not everyone wants to depend on others' financial support. Financial dependence can be dangerous, particularly for women. Why should we lose part of our autonomy for an arbitrary belief, postered why the government, that romantic partnerships equal shared or supplied finances? Everyone deserves their own savings and assets, without an obligation to share them. Why does having a disability mean we lack this?

No one would be on ODSP if they had a choice--clearly, the support comes with huge limitations, doesn't meet basic requirements, and carries stigmas...

Just presents some considerable problems at best and enables harm at worst...

/r/Odsp Thread Parent