re-traumatized – adj. to again become very upset; to again suffer emotional harm
option – n. an opportunity or a chance to choose something
Medicaid – n. a health program involving federal and state government that pays for some kinds of health care for poor families
gap – n. a space between two things or groups
despair – n. unhappiness; not having hope
blinders – n. devices that keep a horse from seeing what is next to him; anything that limits someone’s vision or knowledge