Asthma as a Disability: A Family’s Struggle With Chronic Illness

A young mother's struggle with asthma and chronic migraines is a perfect illustration of the two-way street between life stress, such as homelessness, and physical health. Preservation of the healthcare services she accesses through the Affordable Care Act are key to that equation.  “It’s either pay rent or pay for medicine. Get food or pay for medicine.” Listen to her story at Youth Radio.

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