Thread by @PutrinoLab

Of all the hate and trolling I catch on here because of #LongCovid, I tend to be able to chuckle, shake my head and paraphrase @BreneBrown with an Aussie “accent”, you know? Something like “if you’re not here in the arena with me then maybe just shut the f*ck up”. But the one 1/

that just befuddles me the most is this group of clowns claiming that we’re selling a false narrative of #longCovid because we have something to gain from “selling” LC. Let me be clear: prior to the pandemic, my life and career were doing just great. In fact other than meeting 2/

some total badasses like @VirusesImmunity, @doctorasadkhan, @resiapretorius, @microbeminded2, @meghanor, @ahandvanish, @ItsAngInLA, @hmkyal, @fi_lowenstein, @AlisonSbrana and way too many others to name, there has been nothing but personal and professional sacrifice to take on 3/

this work…and we do it because we know it pales in comparison to what everyone with #longCovid, #MECFS, #Lyme and other infection-associated chronic diseases face on the daily. So we do it, and we do it with purpose. In fact, to all LC minimizers and trolls, I would say that 4/

the only difference between me and you is that when someone yelled “fire”, my colleagues and I ran into the burning building. You stood outside, looked at the flames and complained about your neighbors. I will never stop choosing to run into that building for the community. 5/

And until you choose to do the same? Maybe just try shutting the f*ck up. Good morning to everyone except #longCovid minimizers! 🤌🏼 (end)