...it changed everything in my perspective, like, I feel like I was disrespected, like, why why was I no better than anybody else?

June 08, 2026 | 00m 00s

Having been unhoused at the time, this storyteller shares their experince with health professionals and staff, after an unexpected miscarrige and the lack of compassion and care in her treatment.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:30 - 39

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Female Reproductive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Pregnancy and Reproduction; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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