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Originally Posted by BirdDancer
Wild Coyote, I care about you and everyone else here, very much. We are particularly vulnerable. I do, however, want to say that there are many people who are not disabled that struggle greatly because they can't afford proper medical care. Many don't even get the stupid Aetna that I referenced. Many work for a company/people that don't offer insurance. There are many people out there too proud to complain. There are many people who have to make choices between food and shelter and many other basic necessities in life. Many people have to accept alternative treatments because they can't afford certain ones that might be more beneficial. It's terrible!
You know, I used to be a frequent world traveler, but it is very stressful for me nowadays. The thought of having to perfect a language that I haven't studied for years is frightening to me. I hope, very much, that things improve greatly here. It would be wonderful if I didn't have to move.
Some people live from pay check to pay check and not that well. Do you know that many people in my state are paying $10,000 per year in property taxes alone? And I'm not talking big houses with big property. I love New Jersey. As I wrote, my family has been in this state for centuries. I can't count on some big inheritance to "save the day". My parents retired in their 50s. That would be a pipe dream to most.
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You know, you make an excellent point!
Many do encounter some of the same challenges!
While many different groups are highly challenged, I so often think of the elderly.
I know I have been a huge supporter of the elderly and all some of them go through. They've worked hard, they've paid their taxes for oh, so many years! Yet, many of them suffer greatly, trying to keep a home, pay for meds, paying utilities, paying taxes, etc.
There are many programs available for the welfare of young families and for children. I think this is wonderful!
At the same time, I see some of the elderly struggling, trying to make it from day-to-day. Many of the elderly are not offered enough resources/help.
Before I became ill and disabled, I'd found solace in the fact that I well enough to pick up another job, at any moment! When I became ill, i'd fel
Thanks for making an excellent point, BirdDancer!
Unfortunately, you are speaking truths.
