‘Your gonna get dead’ and other problematic comments people send my way

Content Note: racism, ableism, sexism, anti-LGBTQ, calls for violence, Tonight someone, probably afraid, lashed out at me over a conversation about ballots. They said “Be part of the solution, not the problem.” I was pointing out that the emperor (not him) is most decidedly not wearing new clothes. That’s a necessary step for a solution […]

They value me more when I am literally diminished or why I’m not talking about my unexplained weight loss

Sue Kerr

t I’ve been keeping something from you and most people. I’m struggling with ongoing symptoms related to a potential GI disorder. That’s not the piece I held back – I’ve written about those experiences. The part I haven’t mentioned is that I’ve lost 25 pounds since the spring. <waits to see what you say> <– […]

Chronic Casual Ableism at My PCP

I saw my PCP last week because I have some chronic symptoms that aren’t connected to a cause – things like feeling nauseated, no appetite, restless sleep, constant need to pee. I presumed it was medical menopause. But as usual the doctors make it about my mental health, no matter the symptoms. I’m going to […]