Actual things I have heard ‘20-something’ people in my life say:
“My chest hurts a lot. It’s probably nothing. Not like I could afford to go see a doctor anyway…”
“My teeth are like literally rotting out of my head. I wish I could see a dentist. It’s just too much money, you know?”
“I wish I could afford new glasses. Everything’s so blurry and it sucks.”
“I been sick for days. I think I might go to Urgent Care, but I don’t know. It’s expensive..”
“I feel awful. I wish I could go home. Too bad I need these hours.”
“I can’t afford to be sick.”
“I’ve been off my meds for months. I just can’t afford them right now.”
“I just glued my glasses back together. I can’t afford a new pair.”
“I really hope I get promoted. Then I can get health insurance through the company, I haven’t seen a doctor in years.”
How much longer does this have to go on before the government realises that its young people are practically DYING because we can’t afford medical care. When is enough going to be enough?
My friend had a miscarriage and almost DIED but was at work 2 days later because she couldn’t afford sick leave
This is a goddamn shame
