When Christmas Doesn’t Feel Very Merry

The twinkling lights, the big red bows, all the songs about decking the halls and feeling jolly and peace on earth and joy to the world. For some, this is the happiest season of all.

But for others, the holidays are really difficult. Maybe this year hasn’t panned out the way you thought it would. Maybe this Christmas season isn’t at all the picture-perfect dream you had for yourself. Sometimes grief or difficult surprises or loneliness or depression make the holidays especially tough. It’s hard to feel like the whole world is celebrating when you’re struggling.

We want you to know that you’re not alone.

You’re not the only one struggling to find joy this holiday season. Your circumstances might be unique to you, but you aren’t the only one who feels sad or lost or lonely or confused.

We want you to know that it’s OK that your holiday season – that your life – isn’t perfect. Nobody’s life is perfect. Nobody’s life is like the ones inside those Christmas movies. And, as you know, a lot can change in one year. Things won’t be like this forever. Beauty can eventually come from the unexpected things in your life.

During this season, we hope you can find some moments of peace. As you sip hot cocoa or snuggle under a warm blanket, we hope you find a little comfort. As you see the twinkling lights on the trees, we wish for you to find some glimmers of hope. Peace, comfort, and hope — that is our Christmas wish for you this season.

If we can help you in any way, please call our office.

Merry Christmas, friends.

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Will My Insurance Pay for My Girlfriend's Abortion Pill?

August 11, 2026

If your girlfriend is facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering the abortion pill, you're probably wondering about costs and whether insurance will cover it. Before considering the abortion pill, it’s vital that your girlfriend receives an ultrasound. We offer these at no cost with no insurance necessary. She can schedule a free, confidential appointment online at Collage. Can Your Insurance Cover Her? Health insurance covers the policyholder and enrolled dependents. A girlfriend typically isn't a covered dependent on your plan, which means your insurance generally won't pay for her medical care. The exception is if she's been added to your plan as a domestic partner and your employer allows that. Additionally, you may be able to extend insurance coverage to her after marriage if your policy allows this as a qualifying event. However, the chances of insurance covering an elective abortion are unlikely. What About Her Own Insurance in Nebraska? Under Nebraska law , standard health insurance plans in the state cannot cover elective abortion unless the insured purchases a separate abortion rider. Medicaid in Nebraska covers abortion only in limited circumstances. In most cases, the abortion pill in Nebraska will be an out-of-pocket cost. What She Should Know About the Drug The abortion pill uses two drugs. The first, mifepristone , blocks progesterone, a hormone required to sustain the pregnancy. The second, misoprostol , taken a day or two later, causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy tissue. The FDA approves this drug regimen through 10 weeks of gestation. Nebraska law also requires that the abortion pill be prescribed and administered in person by a physician. Complications can include heavy bleeding, infection , incomplete abortion, and digestive system discomfort. If the drug does not fully end the pregnancy, a follow-up procedure might be required. Getting the Facts First A free ultrasound at Collage confirms your girlfriend’s gestational age, whether the pregnancy is in the uterus, and whether the pregnancy is progressing. An ectopic pregnancy (when the pregnancy implants outside the uterus) requires different medical treatment than abortion, and could be life-threatening if left untreated. An ultrasound can rule out this complication. Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Collage today. Call: 308.234.9880 in Kearney or 308.675.2217 in Grand Island. *All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing. **Collage does not provide or refer for abortions; however, we do offer pre-abortion screening through our no-cost services.

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