Kyra Buckley

I am one grateful woman today.

She says the back and forth on if she would get her benefits has weighed heavily on her mind the last couple weeks.

She felt tired and was losing hope.

Now I feel a little more energized.

You know, I feel like I got a dopamine hit in my brain.

Simon plans to restock her kitchen with milk, bread, fruit, and the makings for a good pot of vegetable soup.

For NPR News, I'm Kyra Buckley in Portland.