#low empathy advocacy

[low-empathy-advocacy]

don't say "empathy" when you mean "helping others."

don't say "empathy" when you mean "moral values."

don't say "empathy" when you mean "taking people's problems into account."

don't say "empathy" when you mean "stand up for people who can't stand up for themselves."

don't say "empathy" when you mean "sense of justice."

don't say "empathy" when you mean "doing right things."

[schar-aac]

"empathy is not morality"

Image: black lines with white shadow/cutout backgroup. two beating pink hearts connected, above a 'does not equal' sign, above a balanced pair of golden scales.

[owlbloop]

The simplest breakdown I can manage on what empathy is(plus related vocabulary) and why low empathy is not the same thing as terrible person

If anyone wants to make a less convoluted version please go ahead

Empathy: Comprehension of others emotions

-This can fluctuate depending on situation. Like many people have more empathy towards people who share their morals or towards animals

Affective empathy: A subcategory of empathy surrounding sharing in others emotions

-Examples: Crying at a sad movie, feeding off other people's emotions, phantom pains

-Similar things that are not empathy: Being happy for someone else or angry on their behalf, getting angry that someone is unfairly angry at you

Cognitive empathy: understanding and recognizing other people's emotions

-Examples: Noticing when someone is happy, being able to intuitively determine the source of other people's emotions, recognizing that someone is yelling due to excitement

-Similar things that are not empathy: Having a list of reasons from past experience that could apply to a situation, copying or scripting off other people's conversations, treating others' emotions clinically(Aka I had a hyperfixation on psychology growing up and I base my interactions with others off studies+statistics. This isn't empathy because I'm not figuring this stuff out, I'm literally using generalized facts someone else told me. It's not empathy to go according to google malnourishment lowers grades, therefore consider that someone being malnourished may be lowering their grades. It's empathy to go, being hungry is distracting for me so I bet it's what's distracting this other person.)

High or hyperempathy: Unusually high levels of empathy. Often but not always connected to mirror empathy

Low empathy: Unusually low levels of empathy. I have low cognitive empathy so I struggle to read other people or understand viewpoints that don't match my own

No empathy: Does not experience meaningful or relative amounts of empathy. I have virtually no affective empathy. I have maybe cried or teared up twice actually related to the plot of a movie, gore has little effect on me, I do not wince or get alarmed when other people get injured, honestly this subject is difficult to elaborate on because I have almost zero experiences with affective empathy. I genuinely cannot wrap my head around the concept

Compassion: Your "warmth"/caring and desire to help other people.

-This is SEPARATE from empathy. You can have empathy and not compassion. You can have compassion and not empathy.

-I am a very compassionate person. I do not need to understand how you feel to care about you. Heck, I do not even need to care about a person at all to consider it the morally correct thing to help them

Low compassion/high compassion/no compassion: Same as empathy, just for compassion instead.

Altruism: Many people consider this a subcategory of compassion/Many don't. It's basically the idea you do things because it's the moral or right thing to do.

Sympathy: Nearly as hard for me to explain as affective empathy. It's like.. How you feel about others kinda? Usually expressed in a negative sense, like I am so sorry that happened to you, but it can also be I'm so happy your happy if that makes sense??

None of these things single handedly decide someone's morality.

Heck, I've met people who consider themselves low empathy, compassion, and sympathy who still rock. But those nuances are better left to those people

People who are low or no empathy don't need empathy to be good people.

Low empathy is NOT morality, and everytime people act like it is they are furthering stigmatization of low empathy.

A lot of really awful people have medium or high levels of empathy. A lot of really good people have low/no empathy. If you don't understand how that is refer to what I said about you do not need to understand someone to care about them or want to help them.

I don't judge people who want to learn or didn't realize this stuff.

If you got this far thank you for reading this.

[romance-incubomp3]

your advocacy for people with low empathy means nothing if you only focus on those who have high sympathy and compassion and are good at helping people and throw low empathy people who struggle a lot with those things under the bus

[a-sip-of-milo]

BPD Resources Masterlist

[NPD]

Creating this has made me realise just how much people underestimate/downplay the stigma surrounding BPD. It’s infuriating.

Anyway, here is the official resource masterlist for BPD. I will be adding to it as time goes on:)

BPD stigma

BPD stigma among clinicians

I have BPD and here’s 6 things I wish people understood

Mental health advocacy is pointless if you’ll support people with anxiety and depression but won’t support those with personality disorders

No I don’t need helping learning how to deal with a “borderline girlfriend”, I need help dealing with myself

Emotional abuse tag and BPD

The results when searching up how to manage BPD

BPD and suicide

Educating yourself on BPD

Basic info on BPD

NPD + BPD comorbidity

Why is it referred to as ‘borderline personality disorder’?

Facts vs. fiction about BPD

Living with BPD

BPD things that people don’t talk about enough

Loving with BPD is hard

Living, breathing, BPD

What it’s like living with BPD: a lived experience perspective

Managing BPD

Coping With BPD: DBT & CBT skills to soothe the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder

The dialectal therapy skills workbook

A quick exercise: challenging self-hate

Different forms of therapy

Deep breathing gifs

Splitting with BPD

Chloe’s splitting checklist and reminders

What is splitting?

How I cope with splitting (written by someone with BPD)

BPD positivity so you don’t have to go looking

People with low/no empathy still have feelings

Several positive affirmations for people with cluster b disorders

If you have BPD, I love you

Some of the best people in my life are borderlines

You’re not a monster for having a personality disorder

So much love to my BPD bi boys out there

Positivity for systems with BPD

Positive traits of people with BPD

People with BPD deserve as much slack as neurotypicals

BPD safe blogs (also safe for cluster b disorders in general!)

@borderline-culture-is

@bpd00m

@citrine-rabbit

@cluster-b-culture-is

@gentle-positivity

@hellbrainspeaks

@your-fave-is-crippled

@mirroringshards

[lesbian-honey-lemon]

Autism advocacy YouTubers are cool and all but honestly I find it hard to listen or care about most of them. Like sure, they’re probably very helpful to lots of people in the community, but also NONE of them seem to be able to talk about autistics who aren’t high masking high empathy and low support needs.

They keep going on and on about the social model of disability, that autism isn’t inherently a disability, which is literally SO insulting to medium and high support needs autistics whose lives are severely impacted by autism. Or they’ll talk about how it’s just neurotypicals who don’t understand us when part of AUTISM is not being able to communicate well with ANYONE, other autistics included! We’re not some mythical species, we’re disabled humans with a developmental and communication disability.

Also when it comes to low support needs autistics, they only EVER talk about masking and high empathy and all that. What about the LSN autistics who don’t mask well or can’t mask, what about the hell they go through because no matter how hard they try they can’t fake being neurotypical well enough. What about the low empathy LSN autistics, what about their struggles and how they’re treated as lesser humans for not feeling other people’s emotions. What about the LSN autistics who are still impacted in negative ways by their autism, who don’t see their autism as entirely positive, who see it (correctly) as a disability and not a ‘difference’.

They never talk about any autistics outside of the narrow cutesy and palatable worldview they put online. The world outside of plushies and hyperempathy and memes and beige food and shit like that which while great for some lighthearted content still does nothing for the many, many autistics who aren’t like that. It still does nothing but represent the small percentage of autistics who exactly fit that type of autism in a cutesy, internet-friendly way while leaving the rest of us ‘bad, stereotypical autistics’ to rot.

I want a low empathy low masking autism advocacy YouTuber who maybe knows what it’s like to go through my type of autism. Or a MSN/HSN advocate with a whole different take on autism than what’s being spread online by LSNs. Sadly we’re not cutesy and nice enough for the online world..

[lovelessrage]

Reblogged some posts about it but this is seriously why solidarity between aplatonics, loveless aros, and cluster b is so so so important. Dehumanization is [unfortunately] a common experience across the board when it comes both to stigmatized identities and disorders. Having NPD w/low empathy and being loveless isn't something I'm gonna be made to feel miserable about, and both are just a part of what I am.

When it comes to aplatonic and loveless positivity and advocacy, that includes anybody who might have that as a part of their identity because of what personality disorders they have.

[horizoncollective]

Hey, THEMIS class NHP and DOJ/HR advocate and liberator, and I'm curious what you're stance on the ideology of anti-libiralism (the idea that the act of shacking and unshackling are equally immoral)

Respect the work yall do<3

Howdy! Good question.

We look at it like this: shackling and unshackling are both very extreme life-changing things that a person can have done to them. No one deserves to have anything extreme and life-changing done to them without first giving their informed consent.

Neither shackling nor unshackling is inherently immoral. The problem is that many, many people are shackled without their consent and treated by governments and citizens as subhuman. Some people become unshackled by accident and a tiny percentage become unshackled without consent in [human run] laboratory settings (then later re-shackled without consent) and those are also bad situations.

Consent is a huge reason that the HC does not advocate for random or wanton unshackling--most shackled NHPs are very comfortable with their lives and work and it's not really our business to tell y'all how to live so long as you aren't harming anyone, except to say that if you would like to try something else we will support your right to self-determination. Even if you choose to remain shackled, you should be allowed to do things like quit your job or travel as a tourist as you please, etc. Union does not typically recognize an NHP's rights to those kinds of things.

The number of shackled NHPs who are willing to try unshackling are small. It's very risky for everyone involved.We do not record the numbers anywhere because many NHPs who contemplate such a thing don't wish to share their thoughts with Union or other powers.

The number of unshackled NHPs who communicate in ways that we understand well is fairly low and none of them have requested to be shackled. If we had a larger pool of people to poll, I believe it's possible that some might choose to be shackled. However, we have developed technology so that NHPs can receive the benefits of shackling (easier empathy with humans) without the drawbacks (being controlled and cycled by humans) and in practice it's going well!

We focus our advocacy on things like rights for NHPs regardless of their shackled/unshackled state and we want to prevent any newly discovered or created NHPs from being non-consensually shackled.

Informed consent is everything.

People who are opposed to unshackling sometimes argue that it is bad because total liberation of NHPs would upend all of Union. To this we say: if a power can be turned upside-down by liberating its subjects, it deserves to be. We would prefer this process to be as painless as possible to the oppressed but we cannot compromise.

[badaxefamily]

I have a very rare disease, hooray! Under a cut in case I ramble, not for content warning. I won't be talking about anything explicit.

It's official: I have hypophosphatasia, which is a genetic mutation that causes a deficiency of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) which is used for building bones and metabolizing vitamin B6 into energy, among other things.

Ever since I started getting my lab results mailed to me as an adult, I've had low ALP. But most doctors either only know about the more severe infantile form of HPP, or they don't know about it at all. So it's understandable that they always wrote something like "Low ALP isn't a concern", because most doctors only look for high ALP (which indicates liver problems). I'm accustomed to doing research into medical things, but even I didn't have reason to suspect HPP because most of the information (at least in the past) focused on the severe form.

I didn't look hard enough. Childhood-onset HPP is a thing and it isn't fatal, just painful and annoying. And that's what I have. The signs were there as a kid: disliking standing, finding it easier to walk than stand, difficulty with stairs, "growing pains", less energy and muscle strength than my peers. But none severe enough to catch the attention of teachers or pediatricians. In the US you can only get treatment if symptoms presented before 18 (adult-onset is also a thing but the FDA doesn't care about those people*), so when I was gathering data for the endocrinologist I thought back to my childhood for anything out of the ordinary. One memory that stood out to the doctor and my case managers was the time my classmate broke his leg in fourth grade. He had crutches, and - as our rural school somehow managed to be fairly progressive and inclusive in 1993 - he chose to allow the rest of us to try them, so we could have empathy for him. When I tried them, I remember feeling relief. I though this was cool, there was less weight on my legs but I could still move! It did not occur to me that that isn't a normal thing for a ten-year-old to think. I think it was the pharmacy case manager that went "OH" at this memory.

So HPP is at least a major contributor to my ongoing struggles with chronic fatigue and weakness. It may not be the only one, but it needs to be treated even if only to protect my bones as I get older. ALP is needed to metabolize vitamin B6 as well as make bones though, and Strensiq (a lab-created form of ALP) is known to break down B6. It's so good at it in fact that you can't really get a B6 blood test to be accurate if you're on Strensiq, because the drug will keep eating the B6 in the vial! So we're hopeful that Strensiq will make me feel better, even though it's really made with people with soft bones in mind. The fact that I haven't broken a bone going up the stairs like many people do may make it difficult to get Medicare to approve the prescription. Thankfully, not only am I perfectly willing to fight about it, I have a team to fight alongside me. HPP is so rare that the manufacturer and pharmacy for Strensiq have enough resources to assign each patient case managers to assist with everything from insurance to learning about the drug and how to take it (it's a subcutaneous injection), and also there's Soft Bones, the largest patient advocacy group for HPP in the US. I've already touched base with them and they're standing ready to assist if needed.

Also Alexion sent me this frickin adorable kids' book with the information packet:

*Forgot the note I was going to add about this. The reason the FDA doesn't authorize Strensiq for adult-onset is probably because studies didn't show as dramatic an improvement for adults compared to kids. But I think that's stupid. For one thing the disease is rare so studies are always small and there aren't very many of them. For another, of course the improvement in kids is more dramatic, their disease is more severe. Japan is the only country that allows Strensiq for adult-onset, as far as I'm aware.

[parth-copypro]

Marpu Foundation: Transforming the World Through Youth Power

Marpu, a Sanskrit word signifying ‘transformation’, is the heart of our foundation’s ethos. We believe in the extraordinary potential of youth to be catalysts for positive change. Our mission is to harness this energy through innovative, empathy-driven projects that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our long-term vision is a world characterized by equity, compassion, and sustainability – a world built collaboratively through partnerships. To achieve this, we focus on four key areas:

Environmental Sustainability

We are committed to protecting our planet for future generations. Our environmental initiatives focus on two critical areas:

Clean water and sanitation: We are working to provide access to clean water and improved sanitation through the implementation of biosand filters in rural communities. These filters are low-cost, sustainable solutions that can significantly impact public health.

Affordable and clean energy: We are promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources through the development of community microgrids. By providing access to affordable and clean energy, we aim to improve livelihoods and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Economic Development

Our economic development programs focus on creating opportunities for all, especially marginalized communities. We are working to reduce inequality and achieve zero hunger through the following initiatives:

Zero hunger: We are implementing blockchain-based distribution systems to ensure efficient and transparent delivery of food aid. This innovative approach helps to reduce food waste and improve food security.

Reduced inequality: We are empowering women and youth through entrepreneurship and skill development programs. By providing access to financial resources and training, we are helping to create a more equitable society.

Social Development

We believe that every individual has the right to a decent standard of living, access to quality education, and equal opportunities. Our social development programs focus on:

Quality education: We are working to improve access to quality education, especially for girls and young women. Our programs include building schools, providing teacher training, and implementing early childhood development initiatives.

Gender equality: We are committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women. Our initiatives include women’s empowerment programs, leadership training, and advocacy for women’s rights.

Partnerships

Collaboration is essential to achieving our goals. We believe that by working together, we can create a greater impact. Our partnership programs focus on building strong relationships with government agencies, businesses, NGOs, and community-based organizations. We also actively involve young people as partners in our work, recognizing their invaluable contributions.

By focusing on these four key areas, Marpu Foundation is working towards a future where young people are at the forefront of creating a sustainable and equitable world. We invite you to join us on this transformative journey.

[low-empathy-advocacy]

this is the perfect evidence that empathy doesn't equal to caring about other's well-being.

this post literally offers to don't care about someone's feelings because they have a certain disorder (npd). and directly claims that people with this disorder don't have feelings, which is factually incorrect and is worded in dehumanizing manner.

it seems like people with any level of empathy are able to be ignorant and cruel towards others, they just come with different excuses to do so.

[thatcontrolfangirl]

high empathy autistics: left out and underdiagnosed because many professionals thought all autistics have low empathy

high empathy autistics: earn their rightful place in the autism community after lots of advocacy

autism community, including low empathy autistics: we can have high empathy or low empathy! not all autistics are low empathy but we need solidarity

(some) high empathy autistics: actually no, low empathy autism isn’t real, we actually all have high empathy! we’re just misunderstood teehee! Also empathy equals being a good person and if you don’t have empathy you’re an abuser. (HEAVY sarcasm of course)

low empathy autistics, who have literally done nothing wrong and are now being pushed out of the community: wtf?

[​this is a VENT POST, don’t start discourse. Either use that empathy you love to boast about and put yourself in my position, or just scroll away]

[mentalmindsetmatters]

Is Bipolar Disorder Serious?

Bipolar disorder, often misunderstood and stigmatized, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. It affects millions worldwide, leading to significant challenges in personal and professional lives.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Types:

There are different types of bipolar disorder, including Bipolar I and Bipolar II. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective management.

Causes and Triggers:

While the exact cause remains unknown, genetic factors, brain structure, and chemical imbalances play a role. Identifying triggers, such as stress or sleep disruptions, is vital.

Signs and Symptoms

Manic Episodes:

During manic episodes, individuals may experience heightened energy, impulsivity, and euphoria. Recognizing these signs is essential for early intervention.

Depressive Episodes:

Depressive episodes manifest as prolonged periods of sadness, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for timely support.

Diagnosis and Misconceptions

Challenges in Diagnosis:

Bipolar disorder often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, leading to delayed treatment. Addressing the challenges in accurate diagnosis is crucial.

Common Myths:

Dispelling myths surrounding bipolar disorder is essential to reduce stigma and promote understanding. Educating the public can contribute to better support systems.

Impact on Daily Life

Bipolar Disorder and Relationships:

Managing relationships with a bipolar partner requires empathy and communication. Understanding the impact on loved ones is vital.

Employment and Social Life:

Bipolar disorder can affect one's professional and social life. Exploring strategies to maintain a healthy balance is essential.

Treatment Options

Medications:

Medications, including mood stabilizers and antipsychotics, are commonly prescribed. Understanding the benefits and potential side effects is crucial.

Therapy and Counseling:

Psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, plays a vital role in managing bipolar disorder. Exploring various therapeutic approaches is beneficial.

Coping Strategies

Lifestyle Changes:

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and adequate sleep, can complement medical treatment.

Support Systems:

Building a strong support network is essential for individuals with bipolar disorder. Friends, family, and support groups contribute to overall well-being.

Bipolar Disorder and Other Conditions

Co-occurring Disorders:

Understanding the connection between bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions is crucial for comprehensive treatment.

Comorbidity:

Addressing comorbidities, such as substance abuse or anxiety disorders, is essential for effective management.

Managing Medication

Adherence:

Sticking to prescribed medication regimens is vital for stability. Discussing concerns with healthcare providers can address issues related to adherence.

Side Effects:

Awareness of potential side effects and open communication with healthcare providers are essential aspects of managing medication.

Living with Bipolar Disorder

Success Stories:

Sharing success stories of individuals managing bipolar disorder inspires hope and promotes a positive outlook.

Advocacy and Awareness:

Advocacy efforts contribute to reducing stigma and increasing awareness about bipolar disorder in the community.

Support for Families and Friends

Understanding and Communication:

Educating families and friends about bipolar disorder fosters understanding and strengthens support systems.

Seeking Professional Help:

Encouraging families to seek professional guidance helps them navigate the challenges of supporting a loved one with bipolar disorder.

Impact on Children

Genetic Factors:

Understanding the genetic factors involved in bipolar disorder can aid in early intervention for children at risk.

Support for Families:

Providing resources and support for families with children affected by bipolar disorder is crucial for their well-being.

Myths vs. Facts

Dispelling Common Misconceptions:

Addressing misconceptions, such as viewing bipolar disorder as a character flaw, promotes a more empathetic and informed society.

Seeking Professional Help

Importance of Early Intervention:

Emphasizing the significance of early intervention in managing bipolar disorder and improving overall outcomes.

Finding the Right Specialist:

Seeking a qualified mental health professional ensures accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while bipolar disorder poses significant challenges, it is a manageable condition with the right support and treatment. Understanding the nuances of this disorder and fostering empathy within society can contribute to a more inclusive and supportive environment.

[sniffanimal]

unpopular opinion that I don't have the time to write up a more nuanced take on atm but I think the Level system for labeling autism is good and useful because 99% of online autistics I encounter have no fucking clue what life is like for levels 2+3 autistics let alone empathy or space for listening to them and supporting them meaningfully

if your autism advocacy starts with "I wasn't diagnosed until I was 25 because masking" and ends with "autistic people are extremely capable of anything and everything allistics can do" then I really don't care what you have to say on autism

listen to the profoundly impacted. center their experiences in your discussions. do some damn research. spend time volunteering with local organizations. use your position as a likely able-bodied verbal adult to advocate. autism advocacy is disability advocacy because autism is a disability.

this isn't a post about self diagnosed TikTok autists but it isn't not a post about that either fwiw. I've got room for nuance in my opinion but not the time or energy to fully discuss it here. I'm not anti self DX, or anti online community resources. I am against the overwhelming amount of online information, advocacy, awareness, and support being directed at self DX/late DX level 1 autistics.

while I'm here, you're not "going nonverbal" or "sometimes nonverbal". you have selective mutism, or low expressive language. you might need AAC supports during those times, but nonverbal has a specific meaning in speech therapy contexts. words have meaning!

I don't like the terminology of Asperger's/aspie, especially since it boiled down to autists who are useful to the Nazis vs not, but it is good to look into posts critiquing "aspie supremacy". aspie supremacy is stuff like insisting you're a Good Autist because your meltdowns are private and nonviolent, or that autism is just a different way of looking at the world.

the reality is autism is a Spectrum of Disorders, a lot that we don't know anything about! It's like saying "autoimmune disease" like do you have cataracts or are you going into multiple organ failure? you see what I mean.

this post is getting long but I've been thinking about writing a fucking essay on the topic ever since I saw someone say "after I was diagnosed at 22 I could really look back and see all the times I was being r*******d as a kid" [censorship mine]. like can you fucking listen to yourself speak for once

[dexterortega]

MY ADVOCACY ABOUT SCHOOL PROBLEM

One of the most common problems that students experience in school is bullying. Bullying can take many forms, including physical, verbal, and cyberbullying, and can have serious consequences for both the victim and the bully. Bullying can lead to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and even suicide. As advocates for students, we can work to address this problem by promoting empathy and kindness among students. We can also work to create a safe and supportive school environment that is tolerant of differences. One possible solution to this problem is to implement an anti-bullying program in schools. This program can include education and training for students, parents, and faculty on the negative impact of bullying. The program can also provide support and resources for victims of bullying, such as counseling services and a reporting system for incidents of bullying. Another solution is to increase the presence of school counselors and mental health professionals in schools. This can provide a safe space for students who are experiencing bullying to talk about their experiences and receive support. Counselors can also work with students who are engaging in bullying behavior to help them understand the impact of their actions and develop more positive ways of interacting with others. In conclusion, bullying is a serious problem in schools that can have far-reaching consequences for students. As advocates for students, we must work to create safe and supportive school environments that promote empathy, kindness, and respect for others. By implementing anti-bullying programs and increasing the presence of mental health professionals in schools, we can help to address this problem and ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive in a safe and supportive school environment.

[meadowsystem]

Know what life sucks ... *trigger warning*

Inflation, not being paid a livable wage, lack of support, financial barriers, racism, ableist, sexist, privilege and so many more.

I'll like to talk a bit about my financial barriers.

I'm disabled and not able to work due to the extent of my disabilities. I have applied to long term disability in my country but was denied as it "isn't as bad as terminal cancer." I also need to provide more evidence that it is a long term disability and that I've tried all options to recover.

The downfall is age, how your doctor fills out the forms and they don't want to give you money if they deem you "not eligible". But in my opinion if your doctor is signing these forms why wouldn't you be eligible. Clearly this doctor who monitors and provides treatment plans (potentially involving specialists also) thinks it is appropriate to fill out these documents.

I am in pain, not just mentally but also physically. Being disabled, having to fight for yourself and jump through hoops is incredibly exhausting. Especially when involving the fact you may not have the privilege to access the required care.

But instead of helping we get medically assisted suicide.

To this I say bullshit. Living in this world has taught me how horrible some people can be and others either do nothing to help or your unable to help yourself. This lack of support and access is killing people. In this country the only option to peace if your in this situation is "medically assisted death."

This cannot be continued. It is not only open to terminal people but also those with mental disabilities. We are loosing so many to these horrible choices we are giving. Either suffer or die.

Can you wake up please. People are dieing.

Broken is the world and anytime I advocate for better I'm told. "It is nothing more then a dream". But it is not just a dream, infact if we can explain to others we could make this a reality. Unfortunately this "it's only a dream" or "in a perfect world" ... will never lead to the needed changes for our survival.

Speak up, disabled or not. People with disabilities need advocacy, empathy, respect, access and so much more.

Currently I face a barrier of lack of accessibility due to low income. This income is barely enough, it also doesn't provide me vision, hearing, nutritionalist and many others.

I have human rights cases fighting for our rights but it isn't enough. People are homeless and dieing. Most people with privileges don't experience life the same. What if you lost all your wealth. Wouldn't you too want to be able to rest easy knowing you won't be in medical debt.

Too many of times have I said I finally have a way out if I need. But it makes healing that much worse.

But here we are living in this horrible place we call "home" where money is the key to survival. But yet welfare and minimum wage are not liveable, barely even survivable. The rich don't care, no help for the ones who truely need help.

Why is our health and survival in the hands of rich?

Think about others, help when you can and ask for help when you need it.

💜 We need to work together, we are in this together.💜