How does one go about securing an advocate?

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Just putting this out there to the Universe, though I obviously would like to entertain any ideas anybody throws at me.

I need an advocate. I DO NOT talk/stay in contact with ANYBODY in my "former" life, and I truly do not trust any of them, anyway.

I have NO MONEY... it is being stolen from me by my sister, and her reasons for doing it are maddening.

I CANNOT have a productive discussion with my sister. I cannot trust her to "hear" what I am telling her, nor "see" what I am showing her. Further, I NEED to get away from her, for my health and sanity.

This is why I need an advocate. I cannot do this myself.

I don't know the answer to your question but you might be able to find some helpful links here:
https://www.olmsteadrights.org/self-hel ... %20target=

What general part of Texas do you live in? What is your nearest major city?

With that info, someone here might be able to help you look for an organization that could help you find an advocate.

Houston

I also am limited in what sites I can (try to) open. The "modern" web tends to crash this machine. That said, I do need to revisit what bee posted. that is a good start. I did send in an intake for a law firm that deals with SSDI fraud issues... still waiting to hear back.

So what exactly are you expecting this advocate to do for you?

IDK but surely anything is better than being trapped by a psychotic sibling in a small room in a small house in an area that is miles and miles away from anything that can be reached by foot and oh I have 0 money and 0 resources to change anything concerning this static never-ending predicament (10 years I've been stuck with her)

Here is a list of resources on the website of the Autism Society of Texas. Perhaps some of these might be able to refer you to something useful?

If your social security benefits are being stolen or misused, the SSA would be interested in knowing about that. You could call your local Social Security office to report it and, if you need assistance managing your benefits, they can assist you in getting a Rep Payee set up. If you don't have an individual in your life you think you could trust for that purpose, a professional from an organization that offers Rep Payee services can be appointed.

Are you dependent upon your sister for housing or other key needs? If so, I might be concerned about the ripple effect that reporting her for Social Security fraud might have for you, though, and if it will cause the relationship to deteriorate further.

If you are considered care dependent due to your disability, some states have protective services programs that will be able to help you, even if you are not yet elderly. If your state has that available, you can self-report abuse or fraud and someone will investigate and help you with finding alternate living arrangements, if needed. But, they will only help remove you from the situation if they determine it's warranted and that the circumstances meet their definition of abuse, fraud, etc.