Monique Power was put in an impossible position when her potentially life-saving surgery was postponed. This is what she wants the health system to understand.
Two years ago, I had to make an impossible choice: delay an essential surgery that would protect my long-term health or proceed and risk not having anyone to care for my children during my recovery.
The surgery was a hysterectomy. Despite how routine the procedure might be on paper, the reality for me was far from standard.
I’m the primary caregiver and mother of two young children. My eldest lives...
Two years ago, I had to make an impossible choice: delay an essential surgery that would protect my long-term health or proceed and risk not having anyone to care for my children during my recovery.
The surgery was a hysterectomy. Despite how routine the procedure might be on paper, the reality for me was far from standard.
I’m the primary caregiver and mother of two young children. My eldest lives...
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