Some people bristle at being called "privileged," insisting their struggles erase any advantage.
Yet, their actions often tell a different story.
They advocate for policies or resources that assume everyone has a certain level of access, such as stable income, a supportive family, or the ability to navigate medical systems.
Other privileges?
Being able to articulate thoughts clearly in discussions, whether in X spaces or public forums, and having a partner to lean on for emotional, financial, or practical support.
Not everyone with Long COVID can easily express their experiences. Brain damage, fatigue, or lack of confidence can silence voices.
And those living alone, without a partner to share burdens, face harsher realities, from managing daily tasks to coping with isolation.
Denying privilege while centring your own experience risks drowning out those struggling to be heard or supported.
Privilege doesn’t mean your pain isn’t real; it means you might have buffers that others lack.
Check your lens.
Are you assuming everyone has your resources or support system?
True allyship amplifies the least resourced, not just the loudest.
#LongCOVID #CheckYourPrivilege