Follow ups

There is only one thing I have to say about life right now. It's F **** tough.  I like a lot of people disabled or not are struggling.  I also try to help and advise others who are struggling.  Two of those people are my housemates.  The gentleman is over 50. He has been told he needs a Colonoscopy.  The insurance program he is under is called PAC or Primary Adult Care.  This program gives adults over the age of 19 and under a certain income, basic medical care.  Apparently it is very basic because the insurance will not cover all of the test.  He needs to pay $100.00 up front to be seen by the doctor who does the test.  He works two days per week at a fast food place.  He does not have this money.  I did a search online and found out there is nothing that I could find to help.  The local wellness mobile used to offer resources for anyone for this issue.  The wellness mobile got it's funding cut and is no longer in existence.  The local health used to offer free screenings.  Currently they do not offer anything.  There is some hope.  My housemate was told to come back to the health department in July there may be funding then. 

It is a shame when programs designed to prevent costly diseases like cancer are cut.  I know this is a tough time.  But why do the poor and under served have to pay for the cuts.  They are too busy trying to live their lives with no money to really have a say.  for me things are not getting any better.  I am grateful for the fact that I am able to use my mind and my mouth to shout what I have to say.  From what I see people are either too confused or too afraid to speak.  For some people being afraid to ask for help means that they are a failure.  (I cried in my shrinks office because I feel like one)  For others it is not knowing where to turn for help.  I can only give these words of advice.

• If you are looking for local resources talk to local people first.
• Don't shout, make noise and complain before you need to.  Simple explanations are the best.
• If you need to go outside local resources for help, remember who you spoke to when.  Write it down. or keep numbers.
• Shout and or protest when none of the above work.
• Giving up is not an option. It is a last resort