My Unsolicited Thoughts on Healthcare
Right now, the political climate in our country is…tricky, to say the least. But I like to think most people agree political differences shouldn’t come between close friend and family relationships. I tend to believe that. I make it a point to never remove someone from my social media due to differing political opinions, because I never want to live in an echo chamber where everyone agrees with me. With one exception. Healthcare. Be warned, if you don’t want to read a rant right now, turn back. For most lucky people, healthcare is a political talking point. Doctor visits are routine and (comparatively) affordable, and essentially an afterthought to daily life. That isn’t the case for us. Healthcare and insurance are all consuming facts of life. The fact that Eli was born after mandatory preexisting condition coverage came into play is no small miracle to me. Worrying about healthcare is an everyday experience for me. (I plan on talking more about the costs we face each month, bu...