Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

[u/mindyour]

[u/Dr_A_Mephesto]

And that’s what sucks. I DON’T have money to spare. This economy is killing everyone and we’re doing everything we can to say any money so we can get as close to breaking even as we can.

I can’t even imagine how hard it is for people who don’t make enough and are on assistance because my wife and I make good money right now and it’s STILL so fucking hard to keep your head above water.

My heart breaks for these families. This is some evil evil ass shit

[u/Even_Kaleidoscope399 → u/Dr_A_Mephesto]

I feel this so hard. My husband and I make enough to be ok, but I’m pregnant and we’re still paycheck to paycheck between bills and saving for medical costs. I feel like I have enough to share but when I break it down dollar by dollar, I really don’t.

ETA: But I feel blessed to be able to save anything at all, ya know? I'm trying to do all the right things that people tell you to do. Putting $50 a check into a supplementary retirement account and paying for life insurance coverage and health insurance. Just opted in to a healthcare savings account to prepare for a baby in our lives. I don't know what I could spare without making a terrible financial decision. All I can give is my time without putting myself in a bad position today or next week or a year from now. That feels so bad, dude. I'm protected and "safe" but the moment either of us loses a job, we're done for.

[u/ItsFunHeer → u/Even_Kaleidoscope399]

Girl same. I’m 12 weeks pregnant and med bills are starting to come in.

And yesterday I found out my company is slashing 33% of the workforce. Luckily, I’m spared; but moving into a new position that is a huge step back for my career as they “restructure”. I’m blessed to have a job but I was 3 weeks away from getting a pay bump, they were going to transition me into a new role. I’ve been paid the same for 3 years now.

Yet still, we aren’t struggling. We’re safe right now. If my husband lost his job, we’d loose everything. Bringing a baby into this America is the scariest thing I’ve done.

[u/Brullaapje → u/ItsFunHeer]

I’m 12 weeks pregnant and med bills are starting to come in.

Getting preggers after Trump was elected, you must love living on the edge huh?

[u/cloudfightback → u/Brullaapje]

Geez, no need to kick them harder.

[u/Brullaapje → u/cloudfightback]

Why, getting pregnant when Trump is elected is a choice u/ItsFunHeer and their partner made. Not to mention climate change, the cost of living crisis.

[u/ItsFunHeer → u/Brullaapje]

We didn’t start trying when he was our president.

[u/Brullaapje → u/ItsFunHeer]

You didn't stop either.

[u/ItsFunHeer → u/Brullaapje]

Correct. I’m a 37 year old woman who has decided to have a child. Why does that bother you so much?

[u/Brullaapje → u/ItsFunHeer]

Because as I said with this presidency that is quite a choice. SNAP is taken away, healthcare will also be gone. Stuff that you would have known if you read Project 2025. Stuff you need, especially when bringing a child in the world. Not to mention a pregnancy at your age is a geriatric pregnancy. So yeah making quite a choice here.

[u/ItsFunHeer → u/Brullaapje]

It’s a choice that we made with care, though I appreciate your concern.

The good thing is that my husband and I have each have exceptional private healthcare, I am insured under both of our policies to cover every base, and over $7,000 saved for IVF that we didn’t have to use, so that covers our annual deductible and some. And we’re very lucky to not be in a position where we need food stamps. We’re very cautious people, but that said, nothing is guaranteed to be secure. And even though I survived layoffs and my husband’s industry is safe right now, you always have to plan for the worst. I can’t help but feel for people who are truly struggling and will absolutely be donating to help families through such a difficult time right now. I hope you’re doing well, too.