Cost of Living With Disability in America
Cost of Living With Disability in America
Last month, I had a little pity party in the bathroom. Picture me, sitting on the floor, sobbing into a roll of toilet paper like it’s my last lifeline. Why? Well, not only was I running low on the essential medical supplies for my daily catheterizations (talk about a #firstworldproblem), but I was also low on income. Like, low to the point where I was considering selling my collection of porcelain unicorn figurines just to make ends meet.
But let me tell you, my financial struggles are not unique to me. Turns out, many disabled people face the same barriers when it comes to achieving economic stability. It’s like we’re stuck in a never-ending game of financial limbo, where the ground keeps getting lower and lower, and there’s no way to shimmy under that darn pole.
And it’s not just about living paycheck to paycheck, my friend. Oh no, it’s about not being able to save for the future, not being able to buy a house, not being able to sneeze without worrying about how much it’ll cost. We’re carrying debts that would make Smaug himself jealous, and no matter how much we hustle, it feels like we’ll never get out from under them.
Do you feel the frustration? The desperation? The sheer absurdity of it all? Good, because you’re about to hear from a few more disabled folks who know exactly what I’m talking about.
So, buckle up and get ready to dive deep into the financial rollercoaster that is life as a disabled individual. It’s a wild ride, my friend, and we’re all in it together.
