Personal Story
Letter to Editor: Judith of Hendersonville, TN
Judith of Hendersonville, TN writes: Dear Ms. Mitchell, I am writing to express my concern for repair/replacement of the Affordable Care Act. I am very concerned that it will be repealed and not replaced. I am associated with a small non-profit in Hendersonville which ministers to people with minimal health insurance. Their ACA coverage is…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Angela of Franklin, TN
Angela of Franklin, TN writes: The ACA or some people call it Obama Care, saved my life. At 58 years old, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. I needed a Bone Marrow transplant. I was employed for 15 years at the Vanderbilt School of Nursing. When my sick days were gone, I was terminated & offered medical insurance thru…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Marlene of Knoxville, TN
Marlene of Knoxville, TN writes: I’m a former nurse and a science writer from Knoxville, Tennessee. I’ve always had insurance through my work, but in the periods in between jobs, you are hoping that nothing bad happens because there is no way to pay for healthcare. At 63, I was ready to work from home…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Greg of Pikeville, TN
Greg of Pikeville, TN writes: Over the course of my lifetime, I have witnessed the financial hardship individuals and families often experience in the aftermath of an accident, illness, or just accessing routine, preventative physical and emotional care. Prior to the ACA, families and individuals without affordable healthcare often sought primary care via emergency rooms,…
Read MoreCarl of Phenix City, AL
Carl of Phenix City, AL writes: I am the pastor of First Baptist Church of Phenix City, Alabama I believe all Americans should be able to receive treatment and care when they need it. I read today that only 8.8% of Americans are without health insurance. It seems to me that in a country with…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Molly of Morrison, TN
Molly of Morrison, TN writes: I am retired and my husband is semi-retired. We used to live in Davidson county but in 2002, we decided to open our own business—a nursery—and moved to Warren County. My husband loves growing plants, and he still works at our nursery. My husband is also a Type 1 diabetic.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: June of Spring Hill, TN
June of Spring Hill, TN writes: I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I lived in Delaware in the early 80’s but moved to Tennessee when my husband got a job here. I work as a dental hygienist but most dental offices don’t offer health insurance. The only way I’ve had insurance is through my husband.…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: James of Maryville, TN
James of Maryville, TN writes: My name is J. Nathan Higdon and I was born and raised in Maryville, TN. Currently, I’m finishing up my PhD in Business Administration. I started my first business, a transportation company, in 2004. For people who are creating jobs, you don’t hire people just to fill positions. You’re hiring…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Leah of Franklin, TN
Leah of Franklin, TN writes: My name is Leah Bennion. As a start-up attorney, I represent many individuals who are fulfilling the American Dream by starting their own businesses. I am a technology lawyer, and many of the individuals I represent are frontiering technology to revolutionize their respective industries. Without the ability to insure his/her…
Read MoreNatalie of San Francisco, CA
Natalie of San Francisco, CA writes: I am a San Francisco resident, and Bay Area native. I have phone banked for Protect My Care in San Francisco near to my place of work in downtown San Francisco. I am a life-long SF Giants baseball fan. I am a three-time female cancer survivor of childbearing age…
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