Oral history interview with Janet Acevedo, November 17, 2023

Abstract

Janet is a very dedicated woman, in all facets of her life as a worker, as a mother and especially as a daughter. Growing up in economic disparity she quickly learned the importance of family and perseverance. When Hurricane Maria came, and her parents’ financial situation turned dire, her and her siblings saw themselves carrying their financial needs and providing for them. But Janet, especially, saw herself carrying the burden of their health appointments. In this story she recounts her experiences dealing with a poor health care system and a very sick father in need of medical attention in the past two years. Along with her distaste of the governments handling of the island wide crisis.

Janet Acevedo siempre ha sido una persona sumamente dedicada, como trabajadora, madre e hija. Al ser criada en escasez económica rápidamente aprendió el valor de la familia y la perseverancia. Después del paso del huracán Maria, cuando la situación económica de sus padres se tornó grave ella y sus hermanos se hicieron cargo de la misma. sin embargo Janet se vio haciéndose cargo de sus necesidades medicas. En esta historia Janet nos recuenta su experiencia lidiando con un sistema de salud pobre y un padre enfermizo en necesidad de atención medica. Ademas, nos cuenta su disgusto hacia el manejo del gobierno de la situación a nivel isla.