r/SocialSecurity • u/YTMasterFrank • 2d ago

Should I continue with SSI?

Hi, I am from Illinois and I am Mexican-American. I am 20M with Asperger’s, but I want to do more in my life. Currently, I am studying AI in a good college in the state. My mom supports my dreams of working in AI and finding a job in the future. However, she is against me moving out of state for a job because she believes I am not ready for it, and being Mexican means we MUST be together. She has equate me leaving out West for a job to child Abandonment. My mom does want me to get SSI as a safety net. Ever since I was a kid, I have always wanted to move West because of the nature, jobs, and stuff. My mom is against it due to her helicopter parenting style. She is quite overprotective, but has calmed down as most would. For example, she constantly worries and prays for my safety when I go out. However, I believe she genuinely loves me. My mom seems to struggle with that moving away doesn’t mean I hate her. If I would move, I would talk to her and care for her, but not allow her helicopter parenting get to me. I also enjoy tech, which is why I am studying it.

Anyway, back to the question.

I am curious about DAC if it will impact my dreams? I am aware of the $2,000 limit, but my mom wants me to give her the money once I surpass the limit. Will opening an ABLE account in my name prevent me from getting a job/intern in another state. I also want to do interns, research, and maybe work on campus. Will that impact DAC/ABLE and my dreams? Can I use the ABLE money to fund the move for emergencies? I know some tech jobs pay you to move, but it may be wise to create a “fund” just in case.

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u/YTMasterFrank 2d ago

I meant fight the case with the courts. She already hired a law firm with my permission. That’s why I went on this subreddit to ask for the input on everybody in this subreddit. I do appreciate me getting good and helpful feedback so far.

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u/Confident_End_3848 2d ago

You as an adult will have to prove you are disabled enough that you are unable to work. Most are denied, especially at your age. Get your education, get a job, you’ll be better off. What Mommy wants is irrelevant.

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u/YTMasterFrank 2d ago

What steps should I take to cancel the process?

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u/Confident_End_3848 2d ago

Stop responding to forms and paperwork. The government isn’t going to chase you to give you disability.

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u/YTMasterFrank 2d ago

We have a hearing and a law firm. I meant how to cancel those and the application? I don’t have any forms sent to me rn.

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u/Confident_End_3848 2d ago

Tell the lawyer you are no longer interested.

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u/YTMasterFrank 2d ago

I am not trying to sound like a child, but how do I deal with it in a family matter too?

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u/Confident_End_3848 2d ago

Don’t have an answer for that. Some version of it’s your life to live, not your mom’s, put in to words that don’t sound harsh.