My husband had a stroke just weeks before the Presidential elections in 2016 and was diagnosed with locked-in syndrome. We went through so much trying to stablize his health. I cared for him for 3 years at home until i simply could not continue. Since then, he was in a private care facility that was not able to give proper care. For the last four years, he has been in a small care facility that specializes in clients like my husband. I was so relieved to put him there.
As for myself, I was very depressed and found that thinking about moving to France gave me some hope for my future. I began to study French and have made some progress, but I have a long way to go.
Now the Orange Man is on his second term in office. It is a freaking nightmare. He wants to cut off Medicaid and Medicare and Social Security. All of which we both receive. I pay more than 50% of our combined income ( $5500 monthly) to qualify him for Medicaid. You have to pay whatever is over the poverty level. That leaves just enough to pay my bills.
I have been protesting 2 or 3 times a month since March. I am scared what the MOFO# might do next. I may be arrested for protesting and end up in prison. He loves our misery.
I just hope I can leave the USA before too long. Of course, that means my husband would have to pass on before I can leave. Not what I want as I love him. I visit him everyday.
I don’t recognize my country anymore. I have lost my patriotism even though I am protesting. I worry for family that will not leave.
Hopefully, France will still allow Americans to move there when I am ready.
Tracy[quote=“C_Brown, post:1, topic:52952, full:true”]
My husband had a stroke just weeks before the Presidential elections in 2016 and was diagnosed with locked-in syndrome. We went through so much trying to stablize his health. I cared for him for 3 years at home until i simply could not continue. Since then, he was in a private care facility that was not able to give proper care. For the last four years, he has been in a small care facility that specializes in clients like my husband. I was so relieved to put him there.
As for myself, I was very depressed and found that thinking about moving to France gave me some hope for my future. I began to study French and have made some progress, but I have a long way to go.
Now the Orange Man is on his second term in office. It is a freaking nightmare. He wants to cut off Medicaid and Medicare and Social Security. All of which we both receive. I pay more than 50% of our combined income ( $5500 monthly) to qualify him for Medicaid. You have to pay whatever is over the poverty level. That leaves just enough to pay my bills.
I have been protesting 2 or 3 times a month since March. I am scared what the MOFO# might do next. I may be arrested for protesting and end up in prison. He loves our misery.
I just hope I can leave the USA before too long. Of course, that means my husband would have to pass on before I can leave. Not what I want as I love him. I visit him everyday.
I don’t recognize my country anymore. I have lost my patriotism even though I am protesting. I worry for family that will not leave.
Hopefully, France will still allow Americans to move there when I am ready.
Tracy
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