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thrwtllwy
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About thrwtllwy
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Comment #31980274
I understand where you’re coming from but, while pain is always present, it follows a pattern of flare-ups which aren’t easy to predict. For example, I had a splitting migraine for…
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Comment #31979845
Backend web-centric, leadership, plus other misc things I learned as a founder. Can you drop me a message? I can imagine a chronic pain startup being a place that would understand …
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Comment #31979731
I am not in any way offended by this. I agree 100%. It was a mistake not to have disability insurance.
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Comment #31979567
Everyone (in America at least) should make sure they have LTD coverage of some sort if they can. The public benefits options just aren’t there. This was a mistake I made.
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Comment #31979501
My co-pays for meds and visits are about 1/3 of my budget.
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Comment #31979405
First: I have become an evangelist for disability insurance. I know it sucks but total award amounts seem to be higher and more sustainable. LA would be hard, I feel for you. Any s…
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Comment #31979311
Fibromyalgia and CFS have been tossed around but never officially diagnosed. The practical experience that I have is frequent exhaustion from things that should be easy, difficulty…
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Ask HN: I'm disabled and out of money. Now what?
TL;DR: I'm a founder who had some success, but now I'm disabled, can't seem to hold down a job. I'm close to defaulting on my car. I am (unsurprisingly) depressed. I need help but …