Kelly0
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Disabled & chronically ill writer. Former theatre critic. Clean air is a human right & vulnerable people aren’t expendable. When you know better - do better. 😷
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- Oct 6, 2025
Gisele Pelicot was drugged by her husband for a decade. He would solicit men to come and rape her unconscious body He recorded it She’s reliving it because one of the men is appealing He says: “I d...
SummaryGisele Pelicot's rapist is appealing his conviction and rejecting the label of rapist, claiming it's a burden for him to carry. The thread criticizes his refusal to take responsibility while Pelicot, who was drugged and assaulted by multiple men over a decade at her husband's instigation, continues to suffer the consequences.5 tweets1 min read - Jul 19, 2025
An 82 year old man named Luis Leon came to the US in 1987. He sought asylum from political persecution in Chile. He’s been in the US ever since & was granted a green card. He lost his wallet...
SummaryAn 82-year-old Luis Leon, who sought asylum from Chile in 1987 and held a valid green card, was detained by ICE after losing his wallet and was mysteriously transferred to Guatemala without explanation or family contact. His family initially received false death notification before discovering he was detained abroad, raising serious questions about ICE procedures and the treatment of elderly immigrants.9 tweets1 min read - Jul 7, 2025
Cynthia Olivera is a Canadian who’s been living in the US since she was 10 She’s in ICE custody, after being grabbed at her green card interview. The 45 year old wife & mother has been moved bet...
SummaryCynthia Olivera, a 45-year-old Canadian permanent resident living in the US for 35 years, was detained by ICE at her green card interview despite her family's willingness to pay for her departure. Her case illustrates how aggressive immigration enforcement affects people unexpectedly and how fascist policies eventually impact everyone when left unchallenged.6 tweets1 min read - Jun 18, 2025
When I needed a hysterectomy due to severe endometriosis & adenomyosis, I was repeatedly denied Told I “might want kids.” Told I “might meet a man who wants kids” I was left disabled & bed r...
SummaryA woman with severe endometriosis and adenomyosis was repeatedly denied a hysterectomy she wanted, forced through six surgeries and harsh medications instead, and only received the life-saving procedure during a medical emergency. She connects her experience of medical misogyny and denied bodily autonomy to broader concerns about reproductive rights and women's treatment in healthcare systems.20 tweets2 min read - Feb 9, 2025
Had my first healthcare worker refuse to mask My chart says I’m immune compromised & require staff to mask. The facility had a policy that if asked, staff will wear I was told “no I need to brea...
SummaryAn immunocompromised patient had a healthcare worker refuse to wear a mask despite their medical chart requirements and the facility's masking policy, citing claustrophobia and breathing concerns. The patient stood firm, escalated to management to get another masked worker, and filed a complaint, highlighting how vulnerable patients shouldn't have to fight for basic safety accommodations in medical settings.14 tweets2 min read - Dec 21, 2024
To every guy who came into comments on my Gisele Pelicot article to yell “not all men” & demand I give more props to good guys…It’s time to be quiet Investigation uncovered more than 70,000 users...
SummaryA journalist responds to men defending themselves in comments on her Gisele Pelicot article by highlighting an investigation into 70,000+ Telegram users admitting to rape, arguing that 'not all men' defenses distract from systemic sexual violence and that men must actively condemn abuse rather than demand appreciation.18 tweets2 min read - Nov 12, 2024
“If somebody doesn't help me, I'm going to die," she recalls wailing, watching doctors and nurses pass her by. "Somebody said to me, 'I don't know what you expect me to do,'" she said. "'You're a hea...
SummaryA woman shares her harrowing experience of being repeatedly dismissed by doctors after a hysterectomy, despite clear signs of serious internal bleeding that nearly killed her. The thread highlights the documented gender gap in healthcare where young women's symptoms are often ignored, emphasizing the importance of having an advocate and trusting your own body's signals.19 tweets2 min read - Nov 4, 2024
Me in ER with severe dehydration & tachycardia from POTS flare (undiagnosed at time) Dr: “How much did you drink last night?” Me: “I don’t drink” Dr: “Tell the truth - if you don’t we can’t hel...
SummaryA patient experiencing a severe POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) flare was dismissed and accused of binge drinking by an ER doctor despite repeated denials and an alcohol allergy, then diagnosed with anxiety once alcohol was ruled out. This misdiagnosis delayed proper treatment and reflects a broader pattern of POTS patients being gaslit and ignored by healthcare providers who don't recognize the condition's symptoms.25 tweets3 min read - Oct 23, 2024
Misogyny in medicine is focusing more on what a man might WANT than what a woman NEEDS. I NEEDED a hysterectomy and was told I wouldn’t survive pregnancy. “Informed consent” for surgery looked like...
SummaryA woman needed a life-saving hysterectomy but faced years of medical gatekeeping where doctors prioritized hypothetical future male partners' desires over her documented medical need and safety. The consent process focused on whether she might regret not having biological children rather than informing her of actual surgical risks and complications, which she later experienced unprepared.12 tweets1 min read - Aug 12, 2024
When I was 21 I was told that pregnancy could (and probably would) kill me AND that I was likely infertile. I asked to have my tubes tied & was told “you’re too young. You may change your mind &...
SummaryA woman with severe endometriosis and health conditions making pregnancy life-threatening was repeatedly denied tubal ligation and hysterectomy by doctors who prioritized her theoretical future fertility over her actual health and bodily autonomy. She ultimately needed emergency surgery, highlighting how medical misogyny and paternalism prevented her from making informed decisions about her own body.23 tweets3 min read