My Fam and My decisions

January 7, 2020 8:50am CST
Family comes first. But in my case, with a family that is almost drowning in debt, I think finding a decent job comes first. My mom is practically bedridden now. Yet she was still so stubborn! For a thousand times already, even before her condition worsened, we've been telling her to go to the doctor and get hospitalized cause she needs medical attention. But she refused. No matter how much we tried to convince her, still no avail. She was only taken to the hospital when she was already very weak. And now, my auties would want me to go home to the province and take care of her. I SAID NO... Don't get the wrong idea guys, I worry about my mom so so much. However, after she was hospitalized a few weeks ago, her health insurance did not cover the hospital bill and then there are lots of medicine we need to buy for her. So, our already big debt got a lot bigger and I thought, what if mom would get hospitalized again? I can't just stand and watch. I need to find work to be able to help. If I go home to the province and care for her, I won't be able to make money. Now, aunties and uncles were angry about me. They said I was a good for nothing daughter. I just hope that they'll realize that helping doesn't just mean dropping everything and stay by their side all the time. It also means doing my best to extend my mom's life and help my sibling have a better future someday. I hope they see the bigger future. I honestly feel so down these past few weeks. Even during Christmas and New year. I just finally found the guts to be able to talk about it here. Hoping for some advice. This is pretty sensitive and I am sorry for posting it here. I just want to blow off some steam. Maybe, the reason why God did not give me and my husband a baby yet, was because of this. Waiting for the perfect time really does matter. that would be all for now mylotters. Love ya'all.
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• United States
7 Jan 20
Sorry to hear it..what country is this. Here it is very difficult with hospital bills.
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7 Jan 20
Philippines. Hospital bills are pretty easy here, once you get it paid. It's just that my mom was admitted to a privately owned hospital and it costs almost double the usual hospital payment. Health insurance also covers a smaller percentage of the total bill, leaving us with a bigger sum to pay in cash.
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• United States
7 Jan 20
@Aupril23 Oh I see..so sorry wish you culd have lots of cash to pay it
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8 Jan 20
@TiarasOceanView It's okay. That's why I prioritized finding a job first.
@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
7 Jan 20
Probably the reason why your mom didn’t want to go to the hospital was because of the added expenses she knew she’s going to incur. I’m sorry about your family situation but it seems like you’re doing your best. I hope and pray that everything will eventually be fine.
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@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
8 Jan 20
I’m stubborn that way sometimes. I’m lucky to have a family who would come to my rescue all the time. I really hope your family can figure this out. I’m with you, to be honest, that it’s not wise to go home while the bills are piling up.
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8 Jan 20
Thank you so much. Maybe she thinks that way. That was why I was a bit sad because even if she did not want to when she's already too weak, we will still bring her to the hospital. So why not do it earlier when she still has a bigger chance of getting better?
• Agra, India
7 Jan 20
I'm sorry to hear that. Isn't there anyone else who can take care of your mother. Moreover, don't tour aunts realize your family needs money
@Janet357 (75646)
7 Jan 20
do you have other siblings who can take care of your mom?
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7 Jan 20
I have 2 younger brothers. bot boys. One is 21, he's already working and the other is 9 years old. However, my grandparents, my aunties, and cousins are living together with them that is why I don't feel so worried that my mom won't be taken care of.