Hora de Almuerzo [Long Beach, CA]

Back Alley Wonders [Uptown Whittier, CA]

Pause and Reflect.

I was asked to complete portions of my personal evaluation that is due soon or past due. As I sat there signing documents and filling in personal information, I came upon the Physician Information section. It dawned on me that this is the first time I get to answer this question. I'm 30 and thanks to hard work and personal sacrifices I have made in these 30 years of my existence, I get to fill in this section. I'm finally insured. I have a doctor.

For those that have never known the uninsured life, consider yourself fortunate. I bare scars, constant reminders of my unprivileged past. I don't hide them like before, I embrace them. They are me and I am them.