A place on the tree
Avoiding medical care after being dismissed by doctors
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
The situation
Repeated experiences of being disbelieved, misunderstood, or treated with disdain can make seeking medical care feel emotionally and physically unsafe.
What it’s like
Even when symptoms worsen, the exhaustion and fear of another harmful encounter can make a person avoid doctors or delay getting help.
Nearby on the tree
- Feeling unwanted by family despite trying to stay close4
- Fearing loss of health coverage needed for ongoing treatment2
- Being turned away after approaching someone you like3
- Having your feelings dismissed by someone you are dating4
- Feeling unable to approach potential romantic partners1
- Struggling to separate failure from self-worth3
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
