I Am Enough.

Hello, Lovelies!

I have been struggling lately with a lot of judgment and disbelief from people and the medical professionals that I am currently seeing.

And no it isn't as simple as finding new doctors to see. I move around so much looking for proper health care and compassionate doctors, and I still hit obstacles as I face medical discrimination often.

I am Autistic, Black, Deaf and Disabled. When I inform others that I am Autistic, I am never believed.(Including the doctors that I see.)

I am so tired of having to fight for access and proper care, just because I am not believed because I am a young black woman. I am being judged often times before I even see the doctor or by other people who tell me I don't "present as neurodivergent" or that I "don't look disabled." It really takes a toll on me, and worsens my depression. To tell my my Autism or illnesses are of "dubious nature" because you don't believe me to be true. So I am trying to remind myself that despite all of this, and biases, That I am enough!

I am Disabled enough!

I am Black enough!

I am intelligent enough!

I am Autistic enough!

I am enough and everything that makes me, me!

When I start to get judged and faced with discrimination I need to remember that I am indeed enough.

I Will keep speaking my truth and experiences and fighting for accessibility!

_Stay Lovely_