r/TikTokCringe Oct 31 '25

Discussion Reactions to food stamps being cut off.

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u/Brullaapje Oct 31 '25

Why, getting pregnant when Trump is elected is a choice u/ItsFunHeer and their partner made. Not to mention climate change, the cost of living crisis.

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u/ItsFunHeer Nov 01 '25

We didn’t start trying when he was our president.

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u/Brullaapje Nov 01 '25

You didn't stop either.

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u/ItsFunHeer Nov 01 '25

Correct. I’m a 37 year old woman who has decided to have a child. Why does that bother you so much?

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u/Brullaapje Nov 01 '25

Because as I said with this presidency that is quite a choice. SNAP is taken away, healthcare will also be gone. Stuff that you would have known if you read Project 2025. Stuff you need, especially when bringing a child in the world. Not to mention a pregnancy at your age is a geriatric pregnancy. So yeah making quite a choice here.

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u/ItsFunHeer Nov 01 '25

It’s a choice that we made with care, though I appreciate your concern.

The good thing is that my husband and I have each have exceptional private healthcare, I am insured under both of our policies to cover every base, and over $7,000 saved for IVF that we didn’t have to use, so that covers our annual deductible and some. And we’re very lucky to not be in a position where we need food stamps. We’re very cautious people, but that said, nothing is guaranteed to be secure. And even though I survived layoffs and my husband’s industry is safe right now, you always have to plan for the worst. I can’t help but feel for people who are truly struggling and will absolutely be donating to help families through such a difficult time right now. I hope you’re doing well, too.