THIS. Thank you for putting this to words, Robin. It's exhausting getting medical care as a trans person. After the ER visits back in June, I'm still terrified to seek care if I need it. I know I'll work through this, and I'm still working towards finding a provider who specifically serves trans folks (for trans-specific care and just in general), but it doesn't change my anger that any of us experience this in the first place.
This rings so similar to accessing care as a disabled person. It is a weird irony that in order to have a good healthcare experience you must be an abled thin/slim white straight cis man. So...as long as you are in good health and fit the status quo (*cough* the primary body studied by medicine in North America and Europe *cough*), and therefore need little more than a healthcare check up, going to the doctor is fine. *deep beleaguered sigh*
This is an important parallel. Thanks for adding it here. You're totally right. It's a shame so many important groups are neglected in studies and in care.
THIS. Thank you for putting this to words, Robin. It's exhausting getting medical care as a trans person. After the ER visits back in June, I'm still terrified to seek care if I need it. I know I'll work through this, and I'm still working towards finding a provider who specifically serves trans folks (for trans-specific care and just in general), but it doesn't change my anger that any of us experience this in the first place.
I am right there with you. I wonder how many of us are feeling this way. We all deserve better.
We really do <3
This rings so similar to accessing care as a disabled person. It is a weird irony that in order to have a good healthcare experience you must be an abled thin/slim white straight cis man. So...as long as you are in good health and fit the status quo (*cough* the primary body studied by medicine in North America and Europe *cough*), and therefore need little more than a healthcare check up, going to the doctor is fine. *deep beleaguered sigh*
This is an important parallel. Thanks for adding it here. You're totally right. It's a shame so many important groups are neglected in studies and in care.
It's the marginalised reality of wondering: "Will my experience of my own body be believed?"
Thank you, Robin, for another glimpse into your world. Certainly, more needs to be done so that everyone can access proper medical care.