[Mz]

Certificate in GIS, though not really for the reasons you list. I value the knowledge it gave me. I value more the drugs it got me.

Bedridden homemaker needs good drugs: "Clearly, she's a hypochondriac and addicted to antibiotics. No, bitch."

Same woman, different scenario:

Newly diagnosed with CF, borrows $19k to go to a summer tech boot camp: "Sure, honey, what drugs do you usually prefer? Here, let me tack on a few more for good measure."

Still alive nearly 15 years later.