2024-06-30 04:53
“Why haven’t you gone to a doctor about that?” Look I had an ovarian cyst burst and was told I must get my “bad cramps” from my mom. Had a nauseous reaction to chemo and the nurse (loudly enough for me to hear) told my parents it was all in my head. Had a doctor diagnose shingles as poison oak for weeks. Had dozens of sexually inappropriate moves made by male specialists. For so many people with medical trauma, it’s an emotional hurdle to make that appointment!