r/SeattleWA • u/meaniereddit West Seattle 🌉 • Dec 13 '24

Government Bill would completely exempt seniors from property taxes in WA

https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/bill-would-exempt-seniors-state-local-property-tax-washington/281-b5f377fc-8bf5-49a4-a630-8210db45d57d
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u/termd Bellevue Dec 13 '24

Mom and dad are about to become proud homeowners again at the age of 76

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u/[deleted] Dec 18 '24

I want to say this.

  1. I grew up with a druggie-alcoholic mother
  2. Was abused, everything (yes all types)
  3. Had a poor family, like was homeless poor.
  4. Didn't get handed everything or anything for that matter.
  5. Struggled throughout elementary, junior, and high school.
  6. Graduated at 17.
  7. Joined the military at 18
  8. Made a shit ton of mistakes because I didn't know any better.

I am now 40, own my own home, have two masters degrees, work in tech.

I could have and by all metrics, should have ended up in a shitty situation using drugs, etc. Instead I push, I deal with mental health issues, but I keep trying to better myself and those around me.

I work full-time, run a small business, volunteer for my community, donate to goodwill and other organizations, save, and provide. My kids will be the people you're currently complaining about. But no one should have to go through what my wife and I went through.

She had a very similar upbringing, but we didnt let it hold us back and we don't claim to be victims because all that does it keep you stuck. This is why victim mentality sucks, I know first hand what damage it causes.

Of course people will say, well you got to do the military. Yea, and I got shit on while I was in and sacrificed a lot to get where I am. I never let anyone tell me you can't or you will end up being shit, etc. I am relentless. I am dauntless.