Death, Sex & Money
I Did Surrogacy For Money And Now I’m Starting Over
Sep 13, 2023
The podcast explores Sarah Short's journey as a surrogate mother, her divorce, starting her own business, and the freedom she feels in this new chapter of her life. The speaker also discusses the impact of inheritance on relationships and promotes an interview with Maria Bamford. Sarah shares her experience of downsizing after divorce, starting a business, and dating divorced men.
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- Sarah became a surrogate to pay off medical debts and overcome financial challenges.
- After going through a divorce, Sarah finds empowerment in starting her own business and achieving financial independence.
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Struggling with Medical Bills and Debt
Sarah, a young woman who got pregnant at 18, shares her experience with medical bills and debt. Facing a lack of health insurance coverage, she couldn't afford prenatal care and ended up with substantial medical debt. Despite trying to enroll in Medicaid, she couldn't access the coverage she needed, resulting in mounting bills that she couldn't pay. The financial burden affected her and shaped her relationship with money, causing anxiety and feelings of hopelessness.
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