I don't remember the name of the writer or the paper, but someone once wrote about how there is still a lot of societal racism in the world. I will use "" when I am speaking of something that is not a biological fact, but a social construction that leads to lived realities. The writer challenged "white" people to ask themselves what it would be like to have to deal with internal questions that "black" people deal with on a daily basis. I think this issue translates to invisible discrimination by the "sane" against the "crazy".
Do you wonder every time you have an emotion if it is a symptom of something the doctors say is wrong with you?
Do you have to watch the way you speak in academic circles when sharing your "crazy" experiences as this may credit or define you from that point forward?
Do you have to keep quiet when someone makes an offensive joke to avoid an awkward defense and silence?
When you access a social service, will your "crazy" status define whether or not they will give you services?
Will your health records show up on a criminal record check?
Do you feel shame or guilt taking a sick day because your symptoms are different than the flu?
When you tell someone about your life do they automatically categorize you as either a victim or a menace?
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