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Assuming heat is a poor assumption. I grew up without heat on many days. It was the 80s. Inflation ate into parents' earnings to the point where you had to c
by TuringNYC 10y ago
Assuming heat is a poor assumption.
I grew up without heat on many days. It was the 80s. Inflation ate into parents' earnings to the point where you had to cut something -- housing, food, heat. They cut heat. We used multiple blankets. Showers were usually with warmish to cool water.
I agree, we now have access to healthcare. Back then, we'd go to the ER for everything, you'd have to gauge whether the illness was worth 6 or 7 hours in the hospital. Those times might come back depending on where legislation heads.