I can't say 'thank you' for sharing this, because that feels odd.
What I actually mean is, I see you sharing this, and appreciate what you are sharing and the context it is shared in. It brought back many moments with patients sharing their own stories of similar experience and all the points of consent around those moments. It also brought up what I have navigated as a patient. Not as a trigger. But as a reminder to continue, with you and others, the important work around this.
I am sorry this happened to you and grateful that you are speaking out about this. The work you’re doing is important and helps so many people. I learn so much from your posts and
Your experience sounds horrific. I see you and hate that this happened to you and that still happens to women’s bodies. Even those who seem trauma informed or women centred can’t see the damage they’re doing. The system we operate in is so inherently misogynistic that even the ‘good ones’ continually do harm. Not being able to advocate for yourself due to your own experiences is so heavy and raw and really highlights why practitioners need a complete overhaul in their practise. Patients being informed and knowledgeable isn’t enough. The responsibility needs to lie with the person wearing the gloves.
I just want to say I've been thinking about this daily since you posted it. I've been talking about it with whoever I can (as appropriate). Thank you for being so brave in telling this, and telling it on the internet, which takes a specific bravery.
I'm just commenting to say that this has moved me deeply and your writing continues to re-orient my commitment to consent and ethics in my practice. Thank you.
Stephanie.
I can't say 'thank you' for sharing this, because that feels odd.
What I actually mean is, I see you sharing this, and appreciate what you are sharing and the context it is shared in. It brought back many moments with patients sharing their own stories of similar experience and all the points of consent around those moments. It also brought up what I have navigated as a patient. Not as a trigger. But as a reminder to continue, with you and others, the important work around this.
I am sorry this happened to you and grateful that you are speaking out about this. The work you’re doing is important and helps so many people. I learn so much from your posts and
I hate that this happened to you and I’m incredibly grateful for your voice. Thankful, as always, for your work.
You deserve better than you got, and I’m so sorry.
so sorry this happened to you, Stephanie. It's crazy someone would just continue a visit/exam normally when someone is actively crying...
Your experience sounds horrific. I see you and hate that this happened to you and that still happens to women’s bodies. Even those who seem trauma informed or women centred can’t see the damage they’re doing. The system we operate in is so inherently misogynistic that even the ‘good ones’ continually do harm. Not being able to advocate for yourself due to your own experiences is so heavy and raw and really highlights why practitioners need a complete overhaul in their practise. Patients being informed and knowledgeable isn’t enough. The responsibility needs to lie with the person wearing the gloves.
Thank you so much for sharing this intimate account of a horrific experience. You make such a difference for all of us!!!
With love always. Sitting with you always.
I just want to say I've been thinking about this daily since you posted it. I've been talking about it with whoever I can (as appropriate). Thank you for being so brave in telling this, and telling it on the internet, which takes a specific bravery.
I'm just commenting to say that this has moved me deeply and your writing continues to re-orient my commitment to consent and ethics in my practice. Thank you.
Ah, gods I am so sorry. Thank you for your work. It means the world that you can do this work.