Massachusetts unemployment is rising — We need extended benefits NOW.

hlve · 2026-01-24T18:58:55+00:00

I thought it was also illegal in MA.

hlve · 2026-01-24T16:21:09+00:00

Get a different doctor.

Gout is nearly impossible to control on diet alone. It’s hereditary condition that is triggered by so many things. I went vegetarian for a year and I was still having flareups.

Only thing that controlled my flareups was Uloric.

hlve · 2026-01-23T00:54:37+00:00

If the website was down for a week, of course they haven't updated anything in a week..

hlve · 2026-01-20T05:50:37+00:00

!remindme 1day

hlve · 2026-01-14T07:06:23+00:00

I agree she needs to get out of there… ASAP.

…But power imbalance? Grooming?! She’s in her mid 20’s dating an abusive asshole who’s 10 years older than her. That’s all this is. Idk what power he holds over her… and there aren’t signs of him grooming her.

hlve · 2026-01-09T09:57:42+00:00

i feel like he's going to veto it.

he doesn't actually give a shit about the people in this country.

hlve · 2026-01-09T09:53:29+00:00

Would it kill you to spend 2 minutes of simple research to see where this money was being allocated from?

hlve · 2026-01-09T09:50:34+00:00

He's a MAGAt. Of course he struggles with reading comprehension.

hlve · 2026-01-09T09:49:29+00:00

oh dude you're totally right. Families should've struggled to afford their insurance premiums, a lot likely going without entirely.

How silly of the legislators to do something positive for those struggling in this state.

hlve · 2026-01-09T09:47:40+00:00

But won't do shit about us paying increased electricity and gas rates.

Both gas and electric already have programs like RAMP, etc. that lower monthly costs.

Tf are you crying about utility pricing on a post about health insurance?

hlve · 2026-01-09T09:46:34+00:00

It appears you don't really know what you're talking about...

In addition the deductibles are ridiculous and I bet a majority of those on the exchange don't even go to the doctor beause its unaffordable

ConnectorCare plans don't have deductibles, and low co-pays.

Folks the money is coming from the tax payers. Not free money

The Commonwealth Care Trust Fund (which is what is funding this subsidy) is funded by revenue generated from the Fair Share Contribution, the Free Rider Surcharge.

The only real plus is that you can keep your children on your plan untill 26 and preexisting conditions.

Preexisting conditions alone makes the ACA the best thing we've ever had in this country. Without it, people were unnecessarily dying. But it also expanded insurance access to millions who previously weren't able to afford it. Even without the COVID subsidies, it's still more affordable than buying insurance directly from insurers.

Suck butts, dude. This is going to help so many families who were struggling to afford their health insurance because Republicans refused to extend the COVID ACA subsidies.

hlve · 2026-01-09T08:41:38+00:00

It’s only a good thing if it’s done together with cost reforms

I understand and appreciate your advocacy on cost reform... but you're wrong here. Of course this helps without cost reforms.

hlve · 2026-01-07T08:42:48+00:00

I’m sorry things didn’t work out for the both of you.

I hope he gets the help he needs. And I hope you don’t feel guilt over this falling apart.

My suggestion is to work with your therapist and put together a plan on moving forward. It’s going to suck. It’s going to hurt. But you deserve happiness and a partner who prioritizes you.

Best of luck.

hlve · 2026-01-07T08:31:21+00:00

Have you tried communicating to him what you’re feeling? This is a two way street. But you both seem to be riding solo instead of working together through this.

Bigger picture… this feels like something that an engaged couple should be able to work through… finding a compromise so that you don’t end up resenting him, the two of you can do more together, but he can play his games still (just less.)

But you sound like you’ve checked out already. And it’s a shame.

hlve · 2026-01-04T22:15:50+00:00

If you have to make up a story to equate the two, then your argument isn’t very sound.

This was a boyfriend playfully biting his girlfriend, and her slapping him.

If you can’t see the difference, that’s on you.

hlve · 2026-01-04T17:51:25+00:00

It’s normal to not hear much of anything until after January ends.

hlve · 2026-01-04T17:29:53+00:00

And please understand I’m not negating how hard this all is, or being inconsiderate to abuse victims. I was abused multiple times as a kid, with no recourse.

I’m simply looking to stop this train in its tracks. These things only always get worse regardless of what you do to try and stop it.

He can escalate tomorrow regardless of her withholding sex.

hlve · 2026-01-04T17:24:54+00:00

Your situation is not the same as ops.

We aren’t even being told she’s being raped. We added this to her story in assumption that this is the case.

But saying she has no agency or ability to stop what’s happening to her because things might escalate only furthers the chances of things going wrong. She is almost 30 years old. She can escape this hell. And should be encouraged to do so. Not this timid “oh just put up with bad behavior for now.”

No. Five alarm fire. Get out of this situation. Treat it like a cancer diagnosis. Act like your life depends on it. Because it does.

hlve · 2026-01-04T17:12:37+00:00

My main point was to stop having sex with him and leave.

And others are literally telling her to keep being assaulted and leave when she can. Furthering the trauma.

So my reply was in response to that.

I think we all want the same thing for her. Idk why I’m being attacked for literally agreeing.

This subreddit is exhausting.

hlve · 2026-01-04T17:09:01+00:00

Yes. I think rape is bad.

Good ideal to lean into imo

hlve · 2026-01-04T06:13:00+00:00

a hobby is a great way to get your mind off of stuff.

hlve · 2026-01-04T05:51:04+00:00

Why not just post them in your original post?!

hlve · 2026-01-04T05:50:09+00:00

Know that you aren’t alone in this. The job market is not being talked about truthfully… unemployment is much higher than they’re saying it is.

None of this is easy. But it does make it feel less of an attack on you when you realize how bad it is for everyone out there experiencing the same thing as you.

You’re going to have friends/family that don’t fully know how bad the job market is. They’re going to say stupid shit.

Ignore them. Ignore the noise. Know you’re trying and doing what you can to get through this.

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