Thread by @chiluvs1

I’ve spoken to so many Black people who told me their #LongCovid stories by accident. We’ve been keeping it a secret — like we do w/cancer & reproductive issues — but what we often know is that our health concerns are often tossed in a “white room” —

Sound-proof, hollow, with no one to rescue us. I’ve learned about #LongCovid memory issues, migraines, speech impediments, heart problems, & joint pain all by first telling my story. Imagine if I had stayed in a white room, no one would even know I existed.

Let’s do a series on what low income #LongCovid patients should expect as they navigate the condition and local/federal government, @BMore_Healthy & @BaltCityHall #DisabilityTwitter

Because truthfully, many of us will never return to work. We’re still too sick. Many of us are disabled. We can’t walk, think, run, remember, swallow, or breathe on our own. We need help by way of information first, @BaltCityHall & @BMore_Healthy. #LongCovid

Let’s stop being the reason why Black/low income residents keep their #LongCovid secrets. We can do more & better right now. I’d love to support these efforts with the little energy I have. @BaltCityHall @BMore_Healthy