not sure where you're getting insurance from but it shouldn't be that expensive. Check the groups, plenty of posts on insurance, I got mine through Safety Wing and it was approx $350 for two people for 3 months.
some of us have specific reasons for leaving the country, and also no choice but to leave, therefore it's essential travel. We all have different circumstances and a little bit of empathy goes a long way. Hope you are happy wherever you are <3