Emotional Paradox

I’ve been ignoring fighting a small bump inside my right armpit for a few days.  At first, Ashleigh & I thought this bump was just an ingrown hair.  Now, we’re not so sure.  Whatever it is, it’s definitely infected and getting larger every day.

I’d like to go see my doctor tomorrow, but I don’t have one.  Surprised?  Don’t be.  Millions of Americans don’t have any health coverage.  I don’t because I can’t afford the ‘family care’ premium that the National Guard offers me.  As a recently married student, struggling to balance a heavy school load with rent, bills, and making time for my wife, the $250+ monthly price for me & Ashleigh is just too steep.

I’ve taken pictures (not pleasing) of this growing problem (I wished I’d taken them initially).  Tomorrow, I’m stopping by Ashleigh’s grandmother’s on my way to my parents.  Her grandma is a retired nurse, and we’re hoping she can offer some guidance on my best course of action.I’m just hoping that I don’t wake up in the morning to a black demon.

Update: Last night, the infection ruptured during my sleep.  The redness is nearly gone, and the swelling is almost all gone, too.  I’m going to keep swallowing those multivitamins.

Update #2: The infection has dissipated, nearly 100% healed.  Thank you immune system.