Traumatic Experiences Community Daily CheckIn - Friday 5th May 2017
Hello, you lovely people out there, how are you doing today? The weekend is fast approaching and for many of you, it will be perhaps a time for a little rest or fun at the weekend. For others of you, you may be working, or spending time with family. Whatever you do get up to, I hope this weekend brings you a little contentment and happiness. What plans do you have for today and the fast approaching weekend?
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I'm not doing very well. The health care bill passing the House of Representatives yesterday just about destroyed me. I had to text my therapist because I was sitting at my desk crying and I couldn't stop. But that happened after my doctor called and said they got the results from my labs I had done last week and they need me to come back in, and then fit me in today. I've never been called back in. They always just give me my results over the phone. They only call you back in when there's something wrong. So now I have a paper and a final due today and I have a doctor's appointment in the middle of the day that could just ruin everything. I'm just not doing very well.
@BeeLeigh
I hope it turns out to be nothing wrong! I will pray for you!! That does sound scary. But it really could be nothing wrong! ❤️ Why are upset about old healthcare law being replaced / and new one passed? Are you nervous you will lose coverage? I hope you don't. Big Hug! I hope that hug 🤗 makes you smile a little. ❤️
@KLM3278
Every article discusses the pre-existing conditions clause. And every article throwing rape as a pre-existing condition into their headlines is enough to take my breath away make me feel sick to my stomach and induce uncontrollable crying. Because the thought of literally being punished for what other people did to me is just too much.
@BeeLeigh It sounds really unfair Bee and I cant really say much as I have no read up on whats happening re medical clauses but as KLM mentioned sometimes things make the headlines but there is much that is not understood fully at the time. I know there is a lot happening here in the UK and headlines make news but when the hysteria of the media calms down sometimes things are understood easier and are not always as bad as things may have sounded. But I hear you on feeling as though you are being punished for what someone else did, and yes that is unfair completely.
@dancingRainbow45
Yes, the headlines are the worst. But they're actually speaking truthfully, and I know they're using rape and domestic violence because they're more shocking than post partum depression, but that's irrelevant. Prior to 2014, those things were, in fact, considered pre-existing conditions. What this bill wants to do (the entire bill and its amendments are available for all to read online) is allow the states to apply for waivers to bring that back. Access to health care would be there for those with pre-existing conditions, but if the state's get a waiver, all they would need for those people is a high risk pool (not guaranteed coverage, just basically placed in a lottery or given an astronomical premium). We already have a hard time getting people to report what's happened. Just think of what kind of society would exist where women are afraid of coming forward because they're worried about losing their health insurance. People stay in abusive relationships because if they leave and go to court, they could lose their health insurance. And I do mean lose, because anyone can drop you, as long as that high risk pool is in existence.
@BeeLeigh
I don't know, Bee. I don't have answers. Because I represent "both" sides. Obamacare literally has hurt me so much. I went from only having to pay $500 out of my own pocket and then everything was covered at 100% to having to pay over $5,000 out of pocket and then things are covered at 80% until I reach over $10,000 and then it's covered. I couldn't even get a full prescription this month, thankfully they filled it half for me, because I can't afford it. And I have been a victim of these things to and it is terrible. I do understand how you feel because I felt that way with the transgender bathroom and changing room issues. I cried and cried because literately a man could just say "I feel like woman" (and how can you stop a liar?) and they could walk into a bathroom I am alone in. And having to even been in a bathroom with men terrifies me. So sometimes things that seem goo just aren't. I see every side and feel caught in the middle also. I wish you the same peace of heart and mind I had to find with the bathroom issue. And like she said, we don't know for sure yet what will happen. The sentate hasn't agreed to anything. I'm going to pray for wisdom and common sense. I think we need this more than ever. HUG!!!!
@KLM3278
Maternity care, mental health care, and ambulances are just some of the things States will be allowed to opt out of covering. Just...think about that. Idk about you, but I'm done if I lose my therapist. And god help the pregnant woman who goes into labor and dials 911. She'll be spending her kid's college fund before she even starts it. The States are not United if basic needs aren't being met in all of them. I have Medicaid in Indiana. Since this bill dramatically cuts Medicaid and Medicare funding, there's a good chance my red state will cease to abide by the expansion created under the ACA. Leaving me with nothing. I can't afford my $150/wk therapist without my Medicaid. And I still don't even know what my doctor wants to tell me she found in my labs. I have no faith in this administration because they've proven to not have the country's best interests in mind. But I'm done if I lose my therapist. I can't do it without a combination of things, but she's one of two people that's really holding me up, and losing either would pretty much destroy me.
@BeeLeigh
Yes, I would struggle just the same without my counselor. I haven't had faith in politics ever to be honest. I vote my conscience and just pray. I don't think there are easy answers. I really hope you (and me) won't lose mental health coverage. Ugh.
I'm thankful for an extra job I have tonight. These people pay very good! I literally just come to there house and watch tv and eat free food! They don't like their dogs (yes, I said "dogs") being left alone! It's way better than watching kids & pays better! So that's my evening tonight!!! I'm thankful!
@KLM3278 wait you are babysitting dogs?
@AmalieAnne
Yes! I really really am!!! Yay!!! I'm here now and they get home at 11pm :)
@KLM3278 I have to get me a dog sitting job that sounds kind of cool
@AmalieAnne
It's SO nice! Such a blessing!!! If you love animals I say do it! It's fun and furry. 🐶Dogs help me feel better. I like these peoples house to. It's just a nice way to relax and be paid well relaxing 😃
@KLM3278 You are lucky, it kind of is not even work. I have been asking for a puppy but it was only been everyday for a couple of weeks, so maybe in a year or so I might get one. Animals have a way of making everyone feel better I think apart from the when dogs lick my face I hate that, that is just ucky.
@AmalieAnne
Haha. I can't have a dog so dog sitting is great because the dogs love me and all know me now. I don't mind the licks! Haha. These dogs, there's 2 of them! They're very big! But super gentle. They're just laying on the floor sleeping. The people left me a pizza for dinner! It's just so nice right now! I'm happy right now!!!! I hope you get your own dog very soon!!!!
@KLM3278 That can be your job from now on 
big dogs are a pain well to me any how, they tend to drag me around and tend not listen to me. Even though all dogs are gentle and if they are big they know to be even more gentle. Well I hope they both behave for, you trust me when I have had babysitters i tended not to. Enjoy your pizza
@AmalieAnne
Haha! You're funny. And thank you - I love pizza nights! 🤗
I want to kill a frog just because.. Feeling really stubborn with lots of crying planned. blllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and maybe some screaming.
@AmalieAnne Sounds like you may need to get some feelings out amalie. How about trying to do this in ways that dont hurt you or a frog for that matter ? Whats happened to make you feel the need to cry and scream?
@dancingRainbow45 Just being 13 sorry 
stupid hormones and I am not sure what else. I did not see my psychologist on Monday and I think that has made me go a bit crazy. One minute I am happy, then crying and then want to kick something not sure why, just want it to stop. My brain does not want to work.. it will not be quiet. Sorry not really an answer because I cannot say the real reason I think.
@dancingRainbow45 Love the image lol :P My day was busy but good! <3 Had to order a gown, get a facial, roam around in the nearby neighbourhood :D I have been doing better of late, been super busy so just enjoying everything and not over thinking anything :)
