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This is ‘inspired’* by the most recent example I’ve seen of the following kind of statement. I see this ‘idea’ pop up in my feeds at least 1-2 times a week and it’s sadly misguided. I would like to expand on a twitter rant I had.
* a result of my utter exasperation.
[a screencap of a tweet that reads: mentally ill ppl: i feel horrible parent: “it’s all in your head” physically ill ppl: i feel horrible parent: “let’s get you to the doctor”]
Many people that are physically healthy but have experienced mental health issues (either themselves or of friends or relatives) don’t realize that their experience of mistreatment and stigmatization is actually common for both mental and physical health. I motion that it is actually the norm; especially for young people, and even more so for female (cis or presenting) people. The deeper issue isn’t with how mental health is dealt with compared to physical health it is how both society AND our various health systems just don’t work how we expect them to (and arguably, how they should work).
It’s damn well time we move past the notion that the health system fails mental health but treats physical health with efficacy, dignity and respect. I am so tired of feeling punched down on by seeing this trite and naïve notion stated over and over.
I’ve dealt with both mental and physical health problems since I was a child and in both respects, on many occasions the health systems (British & Canadian) failed me. My parents failed me on both accounts too. Hell, I failed myself until I almost died and learned to self advocate. After a lot of hardwork on my part, I have many diagnoses. I still have no access to effective treatment for the vast majority of those diagnoses. Both my physical and mental health issues are still heavily stigmatized; even by those that mean well. I am entirely traumatized from my life long experience with the system, my family and society. I assure you, my physical diagnoses have received zero special treatment.
Below I’ve inserted my Twitter rant on the subject so it may be a bit disjointed and impassioned (and some redundancy) but there’s also some important points I left out above.
Physically healthy people assume this abt healthcare: 1. Go to doctor, tell them yr symptoms. 2. Doctor listens, believes you & diagnoses >
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
3. Dr gives treatment for accurate & thoughtful diagnosis, never questions your motives. 4. You are either cured, symptoms are controlled >
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
or you die (as in cancer for example). This is so far from what actually happens it’s not even funny.
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
At best this is accurate for common, minor bacterial infections; almost nothing else. Not even common viruses or early caught common cancers
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
One major contributing factor to me not getting any physical diagnoses until I almost died was my parent’s, doctors AND my own lack of help.
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
however I got many (incorrect) mental health diagnoses by the time I was 22. So, come on. Physical Health is rarely treated how you expect.
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
Most especially if you are a young woman. You can’t possibly be physically ill, especially if you have mental health issues (or even don’t!)
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
Furthermore, finally getting a diagnosis in my early 30s AFTER I nearly died doesn’t mean I’ll get effective treatment either.
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
So, stop comparing! You may be flabbergasted to know there are deep parallels btwn the mistreatment/stigmas of both mental & physical health
— cherry, ☃ (@cherryrae) January 15, 2016
and two from my friend:
@cherryrae my exp with MDs involve coercing them into doing their job. So far, my ailments are minor. can’t imagine if things were worse :/
— Nomi Chi (@nomidraw) January 15, 2016
@cherryrae Srsly. It’s really awful trying to find the right combo of words to get a medical practitioner to fucking believe you/help you.
— Nomi Chi (@nomidraw) January 15, 2016
Let’s support and advocate together for better diagnosis, management, treatment and less stigmatisation of all health issues; mental and physical. Both kinds are appallingly mistreated and misunderstood, comparing the two won’t change anything. Our society and our medical systems fail us on a daily basis, let’s get through this together, not apart. Let’s at least have understanding and compassion for all.
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The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
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Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
My goal is $1000 and I’ve only made $30 so far. This is to keep me off the streets. My landlord will kick me out by the end of May if I don’t get them this money. I’m willing to work. But I’m desperate.
Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
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Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
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Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
So I’ve paid down $2600/2800 balance. But my May rent takes this balance back to $1000. I know by June 1st they have the right to move into eviction proceedings and take it to court. Looking for any and all help possible. If I get evicted, I won’t be able to get a new apartment. No one rents to ppl with that on their record. And I can’t move back home for my mental health. I have no where else to go. I’m feel so overwhelmed and really need someone to get this to some white people with plenty of disposable income. I’m posting this to my community with hopes that it’ll get to those who actually OWE our community for all the work we do.
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Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
So I’ve paid down $2600/2800 balance. But my May rent takes this balance back to $1000. I know by June 1st they have the right to move into eviction proceedings and take it to court. Looking for any and all help possible. If I get evicted, I won’t be able to get a new apartment. No one rents to ppl with that on their record. And I can’t move back home for my mental health. I have no where else to go. I’m feel so overwhelmed and really need someone to get this to some white people with plenty of disposable income. I’m posting this to my community with hopes that it’ll get to those who actually OWE our community for all the work we do.
Read the link
Hit me up for a tarot reading.
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Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
So I’ve paid down $2600/2800 balance. But my May rent takes this balance back to $1000. I know by June 1st they have the right to move into eviction proceedings and take it to court. Looking for any and all help possible. If I get evicted, I won’t be able to get a new apartment. No one rents to ppl with that on their record. And I can’t move back home for my mental health. I have no where else to go. I’m feel so overwhelmed and really need someone to get this to some white people with plenty of disposable income. I’m posting this to my community with hopes that it’ll get to those who actually OWE our community for all the work we do.
Read the link
Hit me up for a tarot reading.
Thank you!
Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
My goal is $1000 and I’ve only made $30 so far. This is to keep me off the streets. My landlord will kick me out by the end of May if I don’t get them this money. I’m willing to work. But I’m desperate.
$125/1000 goal by April 30th. Please share and boost. Or book a reading!
$225/2000 goal. May 1st has come so my balance has another added $800. Trying to raise as much as possible before June 1st, when I will be faced with a court eviction procedure. Thank you for all the help so far!!!
Click here to support Housing Fund: Help a Black Non-binary Femme Out! organized by Danielle Cole
The IRS is holding $1800 of my money needed to pay rent to not get evicted. I’m trying to raise at least $1000 by April 30th. I’m also taking PayPal payments at [email protected] or cash app donations at $DStrugg23. Looking for folks looking for tarot readings and/or need transcription services. Don’t really know where else to turn so any help means a lot.
My goal is $1000 and I’ve only made $30 so far. This is to keep me off the streets. My landlord will kick me out by the end of May if I don’t get them this money. I’m willing to work. But I’m desperate.
$125/1000 goal by April 30th. Please share and boost. Or book a reading!
$225/2000 goal. May 1st has come so my balance has another added $800. Trying to raise as much as possible before June 1st, when I will be faced with a court eviction procedure. Thank you for all the help so far!!!
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I know this isn’t the usual content I post here, but I really wanted to talk about this here.
Please listen to Ravish Kumar, an Indian journalist. He’s carrying India’s journalism on his back entirely for YEARS. Just like the US, the Indian media is mostly full of right wing propaganda, and labelling the opposition, and literally anyone else who criticizes the government as anti nationals, traitors, terrorists, and many others ridiculous names.
India is ranked #142 in the Global Press Freedom Index 2020. The media here always praises the government, hosting abusive and dramatic debates which promote communalism, casteism, sexism, and so much more. The opposition here has been silenced completely, by the media, mostly.
Ravish Kumar, who is in a channel called NDTV India, always speaks about various problems going on in India in his prime time shows on the channel. Issues like unemployment, casteism, various crimes, corruption, fake promises by politicians, rising covid cases, economic recession, sexism, poverty, scams, and everything which isn’t shown in the majority of media channels- is shown to us by Ravish. He has also faced numerous death threats before by right wing nationalists because of fake news and fake videos about him circulated on social media. He still faces a lot of abuses and threats on social media and real life, but he still stands on his ground.
Ravish won the Ramon Magsaysay Award- which is also known as the highest journalism award in Asia- in 2019. In his award speech, he quoted, “Not all battles are fought for victory. Some are fought to tell the world that someone was there on the battlefield.”
He also wrote a book called “The Free Voice: On Democracy, Culture and the Nation” which speaks about how press freedom is important to maintain a healthy and stable democracy. He continues to speak about the toxic and nationalist Indian media- and how the population is being brainwashed with propaganda, and are encouraged to discriminate against each other.
Let’s learn more about India. India is facing a crisis about their media. Please share and do some research about this.
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