Sam Barnett
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Sam Barnett
@hangryhangryhippo.bsky.social
A hangry hangry human
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." -MLK

I'm not shutting up.
January 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Reposted by Sam Barnett
This is my spine now, btw. Before was the surgery I had in 2008. It was extended in 2021. #spinalfusion
December 11, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Reposted by Sam Barnett
In 2008, I had my first spine surgery. My mom, who worked retail & my dad, a heavy equipment manager, both lost their jobs in the recession. Because I had to have a life-saving surgery, my parents filed for bankruptcy. #AmericanHealthcare has always been like this, and it's time for a change.
I'm 28. I'm possibly $80,000 in debt. But not from some irresponsible financial decisions. No, $30,000 is college, and the other $50,000 is medical debt. If not more. This isn't a new issue. I started acquiring medical debt the moment I turned 18. Up until then, my parents shouldered the burden.
December 11, 2024 at 1:08 AM