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I have no doubt that it's worse for people of color. And you're correct; I can sure identify. The last time I went IP it was because of a vague post about suicide I made on Facebook. My cousin read it and called the cops. I was entirely compliant. I told the cops that it had been just a vague Fb post. The cops were bullying. They literally pounced on me, grabbed my arms and handcuffed me. It was terrifying. They dumped me in a psych ER...the whole thing felt like I had robbed a convenience store and been arrested. All because of a stupid Fb post! The ER was absolutely horrible. It was all a traumatizing mess.
I tell people never to call 911 or any police emergency number. If you have a mental illness, you are likely to be "arrested."
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