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Old Jul 09, 2015, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ScarletPimpernel View Post
If a cancer survivor tattooed a pink ribbon, would you tell that person their identity is cancer or criticize them for using a common symbol?
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I don't like illness as identity. I don't believe this helps people. Using a common symbol is inviting employers and others to prejudge you and possibly discriminate against you. This IS how I offer support, by being honest about one potentially harmful outcome of doing this.

I'm not criticizing the OP, I'm offering food for thought. Agreeing with people does not always equal support.