This cosmetologist lives in Indiana and has two children. Her one child requires intense medical treatment and care. She was on birth control when she became pregnant again and so decided to utilize Aid Access to access abortion pills. Her decision felt like her only feasible option. She believes that this type of healthcare should be something that can be accessed legally and locally.
Read MoreMegan Williamson
Megan Williamson talks about the differences in care she received with a PPO versus Medicare and Medicaid. She also talks about the constant profiling she receives when she visits doctors or hospitals. Her experiences have left a traumatic mark in how she approaches the healthcare system.
LayLay
LayLay left home to remove herself from an abusive home life. She utilizes shelters and stays at friends’ homes to keep herself safe.
Read MoreRida Hasan
Rida Hasan immigrated to New Jersey when she was a child. She recently moved to Houston, Texas where she is able to support her family with more economic security.
Read MoreBrian Kulas
Brian Kulas charts how his mental health and medical history deeply affect how he navigates the daily concerns of living in poverty.
Read MoreMohammad Chowdhury
Prospect Park resident Mohammad Chowdhury graduated from Rutgers and has significant student loan debt. He works as a business analyst and was previously unemployed for a year.
Read MoreWilliam and Rose Morgan
Monroe Township residents William and Rose Morgan lived modestly while working stable jobs throughout their adulthood. They’re struggling to make ends meet in retirement, in large part due to skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Read MoreDamica
Formerly the executive assistant to the president and CEO of a nonprofit, Damica was incarcerated for seven months and lost her job and all of her savings. After her release, it took her four months to find a new job.
Read MoreAlexander Lewis
Born in Moscow, New Brunswick resident Alexander Lewis has lived paycheck to paycheck and has experienced homelessness. He works in journalism and is hoping to go back to college.
Read MoreChiara D'Agostino
Montclair resident Chiara D’Agostino holds a master’s degree and has metastatic breast cancer. She cares for a parent with dementia.
Read MoreLydia Rainbow
A West Orange resident in her 70s, Lydia Rainbow lives on a fixed income in federally funded housing and struggles to afford health care.
Read MoreNicole Brownstein
Morganville resident Nicole Brownstein details the many successes of her happy and complete life. She explains the differences of growing up trans in 1950s America, and charts the process of her transition.
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