Thursday, November 9, 2017

A Little Bit Of Monica By My Side

I am showing my age I love that song! (Actually, it's Mambo Number Five by Lou Bega)

The words are different buy the sentiment is the same.

I had to call ATT benefit center to discuss new insurance options since Obama administration created loopholes for large corporations my life has not been the same.

My work file showed I was an outstanding employee for 24 years before my health made it impossible for me to work, so I tried to take a leave for a while to accumulate the 5 "points" I needed for a full retirement. But I couldn't do I ended up with a medical retirement with all my benefits for "life." In writing!

Fast forward the benefits I worked for so hard have been taken away and a new "let's not treat her plan" is in place.

Due to this, I am no longer on the medication used to treat my Ankylosing Spondylitis for the past 14 years and my future is frightening.

I wonder will I get back to the place in my life where the pain and AS was too much that committing suicide feels like my only option?

I called the number on the page to discuss my new options and Monica answered.
We talked in great detail and I could hear the pain and compassion in her voice and it touched me beyond words.

I am really grateful for the compassion that comes through the phone for a stranger you have never met nor will you ever meet. It restores my faith in humanity.

Today I am grateful for the blessing that is Monica.




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