“ I can hardly afford to buy eggs.”
Colleen, an 89-year-old from rural Michigan, depends on Medicare and Social Security but fears cuts that threaten her health and stability. Her son, a Vietnam veteran with PTSD, relies on VA and Medicaid programs for therapy, but those services are already being reduced, putting his safety at risk. Rising grocery prices have also made it harder for Colleen to afford basic staples, despite promises that costs would go down.