A Bad Day

Today has not been a good day for Sandra. Ever since she had her Peritoneal catheter inserted in her abdominal cavity, she has experienced pain. At times it has been so bad that she is afraid that she won't be able to continue with all this, but of course, she has no choice. Last night, and this morning the pain was quite severe. We think that it is because the catheter is touching the organs inside her belly. She is also really worried about her finances. When she called social services a month ago, to ask how she would go about applying for assistance when her EI runs out, she was told to call one week before her last payment, to make an appointment. They usually require that you have looked for work for three weeks before you even get in to see anyone. However, considering the circumstances, she was told to ask for an emergency appointment. But when she called, the woman told her that she could not see this as an emergency. She also told Sandra that her rent of $700 per month is too high, as she will only get $800 per month. She asked why Sandra can't work, and when told that she is on dialysis, and waiting for a transplant, the women asked if this was a long term illness. Judging from the woman's tone of voice, and what she said, Sandra is worried that she won't get anything when she goes for her appointment on June15th. It is horrible how people are treated when they need help. You are treated like a criminal, the woman even had the audacity to inform Sandra that they will perform a third party investigation before her appointment. I know they must have rules and regulations, but can't they show a bit of humanity?