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Originally Posted by sarahsweets
I do not think the two can be compared. I was never followed around a store because they thought I would still because of BPII. My SIL was. I have never been denied access to places because of BPII, many black people have. No one suspected me of doing the wrong thing automatically because of BPII- many black people are presumed guilty until proven innocent. I do not have people around me have assumptions about my character because of BPII- people of color do. I am less likely to be arrested and jailed due to BPII. The thing is, with people of color- particularly black people- you see on the outside their differences and based on that have preconceived notions about their character, worth, personality.
I get what you mean, I do. Mental illness is full of stigma and judgment and horrific treatments used in the old days- and terrible treatment of us from a wide swath of the medical professionals now. I just do not think the two compare.
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I've been followed in stores, and actually asked to leave twice, because I was (apparently obviously) manic. The clerks probably thought I was high (I've never substance used).