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In reply to the discussion: Dear DU Admin, please consider limiting Hillary vs Bernie infighting threads [View all]RiverStone
(7,274 posts)Short version:
I worked full-time in education for almost 20 years with OK, but covered benefits via the state. I (and many others) were laid off after a major school bond got voted down. I then worked 3 PT teaching gigs, but did not receive any medical benefits. In 2015, I started losing feeling in both feet/legs and experienced lots of pain over the course of the year. Turned out I needed a (lumbar) fusion in 2016 to stabilize my spine. I am grateful beyond measure for the ACA and thankfully, can walk and play again (with a few restrictions).
Yes, literal survival is on our minds. tRump makes daily headlines with his bullshit lies and drama, though all the while other actions off the radar (per your McCain link) are happening to erode our civil liberties, environment, and quality of life.
Working together to combat the insanity is a must.