“People are having to choose between gas, meals and medication.” Dr. James King, Chairman of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

I saw this quote in the New York Times as soon as I opened my email the other day. I’ve been watching this economic digression as a fence-sitter and it seems to get worse by the day. A lot of my friends are worried and bracing for whatever impact that may have in our lives. What I want to say is, we have to put our heads together and survive through this crisis. I am not an economist, nor understand the intricacies of finance and all, but what I understand is that there’s no problem that we can’t solve if we put our minds to it. Having friends and family supporting you also helps. Don’t be hesitant when you really need help, that’s the key, you never know who’s going to step up to the plate and lend you a helping hand.

This financial crunch effects everybody. Just a couple of days back Mrs. Bradley was telling me that her doctor told her how many of his patients are going without important, life-saving drugs and medicines because they simply cannot afford it anymore. Seriously, this is just too much to think about, but that’s reality folks. We need to hold strong in times like these and be there for each other. What’s your take? Write to me.