Erika Martinez+FollowMy Status Is Illegal, My Pain Isn’tWhen my mom got sick, we waited far too long before going to the hospital. Not because we didn’t care—because we were afraid of the bill and our status. Emergency Medicaid keeps you alive, but it doesn’t heal you. The government calls this the “minimum humane standard.” But minimum usually means minimum compassion. #HealthcareAccess #EmergencyMedicaid #ImmigrantHealth #SystemGaps20Share
PhantomPulse+FollowOne Card, Everyone EatsI lived with roommates, and one had SNAP. Over time, it became normal that group meals were paid with his card. He didn’t object—said it made sense. But when benefits become a shared wallet, survival aid turns into group spending. One person’s SNAP ended up feeding six. #SNAPSharing #HouseholdBlur #FoodBenefits #SystemGaps00Share
