Most of us already know that the US healthcare system is a disaster. Disaster really isn’t a strong enough word. I don’t have the active vocabulary to find a better one, though. So, I’ll stick with disaster. Being unemployed, I’m getting a very personal sample of how bad it is. Last year, I was working…
One of the many frustrating things about mental health issues is that it is a lot harder than it ought to be to get help. This difficulty can be thought of as hurdles that need to be jumped. Unfortunately, the hurdles appear at nearly every point in the process of seeking help. They can be…
Yesterday, I had to get a prescription filled. I went to the pharmacy, and they told me that I was no longer covered by my insurance. I was confused, but it wasn’t the woman at the pharmacy’s fault, so I went home to straighten things out. I called the insurance company. After navigating a long…
