I’m black with MS. Of course prior to my diagnosis I was constantly told “It’s all in your head.” That maybe if I lost weight, exercised, I’d feel better. Just get lots more rest in bed.
I’m black with MS. Of course accurate research on pharmaceutical drugs is hard to find regarding people who look like me. Plenty of clinical trials for the Kevins and Marley Sues but rarely any for the Quans and Moniques.
I’m black with MS. Of course I attend my doctors’ appointments dressed to impress. Can’t take the risk of casual attire potentially making my doctor look at me as less.
I’m black with MS. Of course I’m constantly having to advocate to receive the best health care for me; against a system that just wants me to shut up, sit quiet, and take whatever I get from their healthcare companies.
I’m black with MS. Of course I’d like to think that black and brown faces get equal treatment as others. That we all get treated the same. But I’m black with MS. So I’m well aware that unfairness is how the healthcare system plays the game.
