We are about to enter unprecedented times when it comes to people who rely on government benefits.
Let’s skip the “why we are here” part of the conversation. You already have an opinion that probably lines up with whatever side of the political fence you’re on. Instead, let’s talk about what really matters — the realities of people suddenly not receiving these benefits.
First off, don’t buy into those fake A.I. videos of overweight people screaming about losing their benefits. Those clips are put together by heartless internet trolls who’ve probably never been hungry a day in their lives. While I wasn’t smart enough to get benefits, I’ve been hungry — like “one packet of ramen a day” hungry — and it’s a sad, sickening, lonely place to be…