A doting mother has caused a stir after revealing she and her husband started selling sex videos to pay their seven-month-old daughter’s medical bills.
The anonymous woman, who calls herself Lillian’s Angel Mom on Reddit, took to the discussion board to unravel the sordid details of her dilemma.
She invited readers to question her about the situation in the popular Ask Me Anything thread.
And other users were quick to express their surprise before criticizing the healthcare system in the US.
The anonymous woman, who calls herself Lillian’s Angel Mom on Reddit, took to the discussion board to unravel the sordid details of her dilemma.
The post, which was shared earlier this week, was titled: “My husband and I started selling our sex videos to pay our daughter’s medical bills” (file image).
The post, which was shared earlier this week, was titled: “My husband and I started selling our sex videos to pay our daughter’s medical bills.”
Providing more context in the comments, the woman, who has a 10-year-old son and a seven-month-old daughter, explained her motivations.
‘The short story is that (the baby) doesn’t like to eat.
‘He was a stunted baby, he had two nasogastric tubes and now he has a gastrostomy tube, and we still have no idea why he doesn’t like to eat.
‘She sees a regular feeding, gastro, dietitian and pediatric therapist. She has had three hospitalizations, two ER visits, and weekly appointments throughout her life. The bill exceeds $20,000.
“We lost our first daughter shortly after birth and we will do whatever it takes to keep her alive.”
The mother admitted that she works in a hospital pharmacy and had previously failed to recognize “the ramifications of our healthcare system,” adding: “But being on the other end now is how I finally realized how screwed I was.” our system.” …
‘We are fully insured thanks to my husband’s work, but many of the therapies and needs are not covered by many insurances.
Other users were quick to express their surprise before criticizing the healthcare system in the US.
‘The state has medical assistance, but we earned something like $100 too much to qualify for the assistance programs.
‘We have applied several times, even told them you have special needs, disabilities, etc., and they keep turning us down. “It’s disgusting and terribly frustrating.”
The woman explained that the couple “send videos via Telegram and use Cashapp and Venmo to pay,” with prices starting at just $5.
“We’ve made a few dollars, not enough to make a dent in your bills yet, but we’ve definitely made some money,” he shared.
‘We don’t really have a goal in mind. “We keep seeing doctors and the costs keep going up…so we’re just doing what we can.”
Speaking of the efforts she and her husband make to remain anonymous, she said: ‘We don’t show our faces and we cover tattoos that are visible.’
However, he also admitted that the couple was able to find some joy in it.
‘It’s actually a lot of fun! And we’re learning a lot about what we like and ourselves through this trip!’ the mother revealed.
As expected, the post was flooded with comments, with readers largely supporting the couple’s risky decision.
According to BlueCross BlueShield: “Health care spending in the United States amounts to $3 trillion a year, straining the budgets of families, businesses and taxpayers alike (file image)
One wrote: “I wish you all the best, I hope this doesn’t put a strain on your relationship.” Life is hard.
‘Don’t feel any shame about it. You’re not hurting anyone: you’re paying for a child. Do not be ashamed.’
Another added: “No questions here, just respect for the hustle.”
A third asked: “Do you feel angry that the American healthcare system has forced you to do this, while billionaires get richer every day?”
Someone else said: ‘Look, I don’t want to embarrass anyone.’ I’m not judging you and you do what you want.
‘I totally understand, and maybe I would do the same if I were in your situation. But what kind of fucking dystopian nightmare are we living in where you have to sell your own fucking tapes to fund your daughter’s medical care?
“It’s fucking depressing to me that this is the system we have.”
According Blue ShieldBlue Cross: ‘Healthcare spending in the United States amounts to $3 trillion a year, straining the budgets of families, businesses and taxpayers alike.
“The price of health care is the largest factor behind health care costs in the United States, accounting for 90 percent of spending.”