Comments on: Spare some change for hernia surgery?

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:23:17 +0000

I feel that way about the cat too – so poignant…

By: RNegade

RNegade — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:06:14 +0000

Gawd this post is sad in so many ways. As an RN I am noticing more suicides and attempts. Don’t know why. Seasonal? The horrid economy? Mostly the lack of social safety nets, I’ve decided. A few people seem to figure out ways to work the system, in truth VERY few compared to those who really need some extra support, but mostly a lot of folks falling through the large gaping holes. Take car insurance. Most coverage maxes out at $100,000. After lawyer fees that leaves, say, 65 grand. Now 65 sounds like a lot. But surgeries, loss of wages, rehab, etc, eat through that in 3-4 months. With no money left for job retraining if you have become disabled from the injury. So, even if you have great car insurance and so does the drunk driver who hit you, you can easily end up homeless with no resources left. And you followed all the rules. Didn’t do a damn thing wrong. Sigh. Sorry. I should delete this. Just try to take good care of yourself, kid. It’s a tough world out there.

By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:46:07 +0000

I’ve never understood why medicine is prohibited from being more involved in the end stages of life. Dr. Kevorkian showed tremendous courage in trying to bring attention to this.

Julie, do the best you can. I understand much of what you are going through. If you will continue to strengthen your healthier behaviors, those habits will sustain you through the more difficult times. I’m glad you are maintaining your exercise. Take care!

By: melissa

melissa — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:25:15 +0000

OF COURSE I MEANT NOT PICKING UP THE CIGS. SO SORRY!!!!

By: melissa

melissa — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:24:35 +0000

Congrats on picking up the cigs!

i’m in the same boat. just started a job that is over an hour from my house. getting up at 6 am. going to AA meetings after work and getting home late and exhausted. i miss all my wonderful, wonderful free time!

you’re eating and exercise sound like such a healthy approach. i’m struggling now too — sitting all day, eating from nerves and stress. this post was a nice inspiration for me.

ahhh, our mothers….

By: Happy Fun Pants

Happy Fun Pants — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:21:02 +0000

First, I can’t even imagine dealing with someone who had committed suicide. I think the shock and trauma would be horrible to deal with.

Second, thanks for your kind words on my blog yesterday. He is being a brat and I think I will follow your advice.

By: Val

Val — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:34:10 +0000

Ugh. Yes it’s true, we treat our animals w/MUCH more compassion than human patients.
How thoughtful of ex-NG’s dad to do it in the bathroom w/a bucket over his head. I still fail to understand how my cousin could stay in his home for 20 yrs after his son blew his brains out w/a deer rifle. It was a mess.

By: bobbie

bobbie — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:04:52 +0000

Why is that I am sad for those people who took their lives, but it’s that cat with the homeless person that has me more upset. Why?