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This is so insanely ableist, I cannot believe that this is being allowed to stay up. As somebody who lives with multiple disabilities, I'm terrified of what this influx in blatant ableism will mean for me. And for the rest of the disabled community. Just absolutely disgusting, shame on the telegraph.
Felix supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersAs a physician (and a human) this article horrifies me. Chronically ill people are worthy. They deserve respect and care. The Telegraph should be ashamed of this article, and of their journalist for lying about her purpose.
Every human has intrinsic worth.
Erin supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersThis article was clearly written by somebody who lacks an understanding of the world outside their own bubble. What a privilege to not have your or a loved one’s life touched by chronic illness. Many people with chronic illness or disabilities work but still use social media to provide support to others or spread awareness. Even if they don’t and social media is their only source of income how is that any different than anyone else who is a full time “influencer”? At least these influencers are using their platform to support others helping others feel seen and validated versus someone just pimping their looks or trendy products. And using a false pretense to get the interviews? Gross. Shows a complete lack of ethics.
Jennifer supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersThis is such a disgusting display of cruelty I don't even know where to begin. Imagine punching down so hard at such vulnerable people. It's difficult enough to exist in our current society with chronic illness and disabilities- we constantly have to fight doctors, insurance providers, even family members for even the most basic standard of care; and then we have to go out into the world and deal with people like this who have clearly never suffered anything more than maybe a mildly bad flu.
Madyson supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersAs a disabled person, we are already dehumanized enough by society, by the insurance system and by the healthcare system. If it wasn't for some of these people on social media sharing such intimate and vulnerable moments of their lives, there's a pretty good chance I would not be here today. I'm so thankful for those that share what they experienced and it has in turn prompted me to share my own stories and experiences. Because of this, I know first hand that I have helped at least 3 people receive proper diagnosis and treatment. We are not "worthless". Our voices are not only important but they are invaluable. Nothing about us without us.
Sarah supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersLiving with chronic illness is hard enough without being judged by people who lied about wanting to know and understand more about it. What's so different about a chronically ill person monetizing their social media to earn money if thats an option? Able-bodied people do that all the time and don't get blasted for "normalizing worklessness." Just because we CAN'T work as much doesn't mean we should have to just suffer and live with it. This is insulting both to journalism and the disabled/chronically ill community.
Emily supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersThis article is so offensive and rife with stereotypes and misconceptions about the chronically ill. If we could work, we would. Heck, I forced myself back to work before I should’ve so I wouldn’t lose my teaching position and ended up housebound and barely able to feed myself because my condition declined so sharply. I still haven't recovered that baseline of functioning and it has been more than eight months. We aren’t doing this for fun; we’re doing this so people like us don’t feel alone and so they have people to talk to who “get it” and don’t shame them for struggling. And you don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that the rise in disability cases is due to COVID, not influencer culture.
Lindsay L supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersMost disabled people would give anything to be able to work. Most of us grieve everyday the loss of our dream jobs. We stress about every bill and every grocery trip, we feel guilt anytime we have to ask for help.
Abigail supported: Demand the Telegraph Remove This Ableist Article Defaming Disabled InfluencersFor a “journalist” to be so comfortable spreading bias and misinformation, one would think that she would take accountability for her actions. Chronic illnesses are real, and the more we share our stories and experiences, the more we can continue to raise awareness to these issues. I lost my dream life and career to endometriosis and myositis, alongside suspected POTS. I am not a “sickfluencer.” I am a 23 year old girl in the US. We are here, and we will be loud until someone apologizes and takes accountability.
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