Randazzler

@stephenking.bsky.social, hi. In the summer of 1986, I saw Stand By Me at the theater. I was twelve. That movie is one piece of one of my favorite days, packed with great childhood memories. Could you please answer a question about it? Why is the film set in Oregon, and not Maine like the novella?

After the attempt, I spent two weeks in the hospital. The lack of resources almost destroyed me. I am lucky to live in Massachusetts and have had MassHealth and Medicare for much of the last 20 years. If you disagree that healthcare is a right, get out of my life.

Trigger Warning
Suicide

On this day, 20 years ago, I was hospitalized after an attempt to end things. I started a new job, but it was definitely wrong for me and I lost it. I lost my health insurance. With no health insurance, I could not see doctors or get meds. I had no coverage for months.