#BritneyVsSpears was so much darker than the Hulu documentaries y’all but the small victory today in her case brings me hope!!! nytimes.com/2021/09/29/art…
And while you’re here, the conservatorship/guardianship industry is MESSY and definitely needs updated legislation. Some more examples for your attention: buzzfeednews.com/article/heidib…
California has recently passed (assuming @GavinNewsom signs, but it passed unanimously in both chambers) updated conservatorship guidelines, but these need to be applied nationwide. a28.asmdc.org/press-releases…
Beyond advocating for changes to the system, set up safety nets for yourself and loved ones. Though it may seem silly if you’re young, set up a plan should something leave you mentally or physically incapacitated forbes.com/sites/nextaven…
What’s happened to Britney is horrible, but there are over a million Americans under similar “care.” It’s easy to get caught up in the headlines, but the reality of this system impacts people #BeyondBritney
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