Poverty is expensive
ATM fees: poverty is expensive
I pay US$1.50 to PayPal every time I use an ATM. I must pay a fee, usually about US$1.50, to the local bank to use their ATM. Therefore, I save money if I withdraw larger amounts infrequently. This hotel only accepts cash, I need to pay for tonight, I don’t have cash, so I must … Read more
Fixing the homeless part of my homelessness
This morning, I received US$150 in help. Thank you. In Mexico, I have had help from people over the years, but I have not had consistent help or anyone on whom I could rely. In the last six weeks, the number of people who want to help me has been at its peak, which is … Read more
The cure is cheaper than the illness
Supporting my recovery is less expensive than supporting my suffering.
Daily cost, no electricity & leprechauns
To stay alive, I need US$9.70 per day for medicine. I need more if I am to heal and be able to work.
A treatment
I want to do a treatment that has two phases. If it is successful, the possible outcomes range from my symptoms are permanently reduced to I am cured of everything, including my gastrointestinal problems. The first phase takes 9 to 11 days. It is the most difficult, and if I don’t have an improvement, the … Read more
I need time to find a cure; and I can save money if I can change my therapy plan
I can reduce my symptoms, eliminate some negative side effects, and lower my costs—if I can buy in bulk.
Saturday sadness
Inventorying medicines, begging in the street, and begging online: five hours I could have used to improve my life instead of just survive.
I am auditioning for a new life
I have two days to prove to six professors that they should hire me to edit their papers.