They Called Me a Drug Seeker. Now I’m Fighting Back
Ronetta's routine trip to the Emergency Room for a severe migraine became a frustrating and deeply dismissive ordeal, where she was labeled a drug seeker.
Her experience highlights a concerning reality for many Black women and people of color in healthcare settings: the minimization and dismissal of pain.
Ronetta’s story serves as a powerful call for self-advocacy, increased awareness, and systemic change in the treatment of invisible diseases like migraine.
Ronetta’s journey to the ER was directed by her headache specialist, who advised her to go immediately, saying "you really shouldn’t be driving".
Author's note: Fighting for proper healthcare treatment.