What is a person to do ?
By bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
Holiday, Florida
April 23, 2022 12:18pm CST
Because of having to buy expensive medicine and big pharma making all the money these days, a person cannot afford to eat right any more.
It's a vicious circle. Because if you don't eat right, you continue to get sick and stay sick and have to buy/pay for more medicine. Don't you agree?
Plus rent continues to go up. So you can never escape that either and have your own place. Photo is of my beautiful house I had to give up in order to move to Florida the first time because of needing help. I sometimes wish I had just stayed and died in it. I know I should not torture myself by looking at it and thinking "what if" but can't help myself.
Just saying what has been on my mind this morning.
19 people like this
20 responses
@marguicha (215960)
• Chile
23 Apr 22
I´m sorry!
It happens everywhere. I have had to give up buying clothes except for the bare necessities. I eat well, but I cook myself so that I can eat cheaply and well. In that, I´m very similar to my friends here Coralita (@TheSojourner) She often talks about the awesome dishes she makes with a little of this and a little of that. I do the same. Fortunatly, the house I live is mine. But still, I have to pay taxes for it every year.
It happens everywhere. I have had to give up buying clothes except for the bare necessities. I eat well, but I cook myself so that I can eat cheaply and well. In that, I´m very similar to my friends here Coralita (@TheSojourner) She often talks about the awesome dishes she makes with a little of this and a little of that. I do the same. Fortunatly, the house I live is mine. But still, I have to pay taxes for it every year.3 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
I hear property taxes have risen a lot too. But I guess if you want to keep the house you have to set some amount aside each month but it's the same with rent only it's not the same as you have nothing at the end of the year.
Still nice to have your own place so I still feel I was stupid to let go of mine.
If only I was able to cook my own meals, we could save so much. But then there is the problem of bad electrical wiring that needs fixed but the land lady just takes the money and does not seem to care to upgrade or fix anything.
Yes, I too have clothes that are years and years old actually a bit ragged but what can a person do. It's either to continue wearing them or give up medicine I need.
Again we are all in a true pickle 
not just me.
not just me.2 people like this
@marguicha (215960)
• Chile
24 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 I am glad that I have not given up my house although I will have to do it some time.
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
they won't. I'm about 5 bucks over what they consider help worthy. We will manage as long as we don't get hit with something big again.
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (159609)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 22
Would have loved to have seen the picture.
We have our priorities. Sorry this is a tough area for you. Nothing much you can do except check that GoodRx everytime to see if you can get a good deal.
2 people like this
@celticeagle (159609)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 .......It's all about money now days.
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
Neither does anyone. I can't get it to load.
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
my daughter said last time she tried GoodRX they told her they are charging a fee to join these days and at the time we didn't have the extra money. Maybe now it's like an extra insurance monthly ?
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
I also wish I could help more people but I think unless some one is very rich or famous or a landlord raising rent, they will soon be in trouble also and you should save all you can. That's just how I feel about all this raising rent and pharmacy grabbing up all our money.
Sorry I can't seem to get the photo to load. I wonder if I just edit my post Mylot will remove the money? I'm not sure.
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
@JudyEv yes wise to save as much as possible right now. That's probably my mistake.
2 people like this
@JudyEv (326258)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 Is the photo too large perhaps? That's the most common problem. We were going to gift our sons some money but if one of us got really ill, we might need the extra funds. Not everything is covered by our health insurance.
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
It sure don't help when you already have to fight depression every day and can barely think straight on whats going to happen next
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
26 Apr 22
@RubyHawk 
Hope you are finding some happiness today my friend
Hope you are finding some happiness today my friend2 people like this
@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 You’re right. It’s just something else to worry about. Like we don’t already have enough to worry about.
2 people like this
@LindaOHio (157455)
• United States
24 Apr 22
I don't see the photo. I wish I could offer some words of wisdom; but the cold, hard facts are that everything is getting so expensive. I wish you luck.
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
yes I'm not sure why the photo didn't work.
Also, I was just making a comment about our biggest problems.
2 people like this
@LindaOHio (157455)
• United States
24 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 I understand. I wish I could offer some suggestions.
2 people like this
@AmbiePam (85736)
• United States
24 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 Exactly. There is no money to save.
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
yes. They tell you to set aside money for the retirement years but the way it is now, we have nothing left to set aside.
2 people like this
@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
24 Apr 22
It's like that everywhere. I used to worry about it, but now I can see worrying is not going to make it better. I just do my best, be content with what I have and let go of anything beyond my control. Stress can be harmful for our health, and if we already have health issues to deal with, it can make it worse.
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
it certainly is and no end in sight.
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
neither can anyone see it. I gave up.2 people like this
@LadyDuck (459554)
• Switzerland
25 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 Resize the photo, surely it is too large.
2 people like this
@freelancermariagrace (27237)
• Philippines
24 Apr 22
No photo attached here. Yes, it is. Everything is expensive these days. This is why I am on the lookout for a new job
2 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
I hope you find the perfect one soon.
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Apr 22
It makes depression that much harder.
2 people like this
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 My thoughts are with you. I wish I could help.
2 people like this
.
@popciclecold (35491)
• United States
24 Apr 22
All of us just about have the same worries. Times are hard on everyone. Hope it gets better for us all.
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
23 Apr 22
sorry. I have no idea why. It disappeared
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
25 Apr 22
Oh I know and things would work out so much better if our kids would budget too
1 person likes this
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
25 Apr 22
The photo didn't load. I'm sorry you had to give up your house. Health is truly wealth. Like Brian May said - you can't live in "what if", because within that there is madness. And he's smart. *hugs*
1 person likes this
