An Obstacle Course

When I first learned of my cancer , my thoughts centered entirely on my recovery . That's everyone's first priority . Unfortunately , that only exists in a perfect world and we all know this isn't one .
In this society , a person facing a chronic illness , also faces unsurmountable obstacles thrown at all angles and red tape .

Who knew your job could be at risk ? Not many people have short term disability at their place of work and therefore , are at risk of losing their position because of attendance or capability issues . Sometimes , you have to walk away from your job because of your physical handicaps .

Another major issue happens to be your health insurance . We never really examine the options when the time comes to renew our health coverage . What does it really cover ? Or maybe you have no health insurance at all . What does a person do then ?

Then there is the financial side . Most of us , live paycheck to paycheck without any savings hidden away . No one really expects illness to happen . It really sneaks up on us and basically we're not ready . Even if you do have a nest egg , it can quickly disappear since chronic illness can last a lifetime . What if new health issues develop ?

What if a person had all of the above ? You think you are covered for all emergencies , but if I learned anything during these three times , you can never prepare enough . Once you become sick , everything changes . Suddenly , you are thinking on a broader scale and concerns arise that you've never thought about before .

It's unfortunate that we can't just focus on getting better . Instead , we are faced with so much paperwork to fill out , spending hours on the phone . It's really a shame that a person's health condition is another's business opportunity . This is the world we live in now . I'm constantly thinking ahead to what can happen in the coming months . Maybe , disability is in the future , who knows ?

Have a Blessed Day everyone .