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The Largest Minority

People with disability and chronic illness are the world’s largest minority, yet their stories are often left unheard. Not anymore. Presented by the Wellness Empowerment Movement, ‘The Largest Minority’ are given a voice and in return you gain a perspective. We need a paradigm shift, and we need your support – to dissemble ableist constructs and improve the quality of life for those with chronic illness and disability. All we need is for you to listen to the stories of those with chronic illness and disability featured here, and that awareness alone will create systemic change to support a minority group that has been ignored for far too long. It is time for a change. It starts here.

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Emily's Story: Mental Health, Eating Disorders & Endometriosis

May 31, 2021 • Wellness Empowerment Movement • Season 1 • Episode 4

Emily was in her teens when she first began experiencing symptoms of an eating disorder, before onset of additional mental health challenges. No stranger to the mental health system, Emily has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, severe anxiety, borderline personality disorder, sever anorexia and bulimia. As a result of her eating disorders, Emily was diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Anaemia.

In the past 6 months, Emily has had admissions to the Intensive Care Unit, after she was brought into hospital by ambulance following suicide attempts. She shares these experiences with us, as we hold this safe space for her.

To add to what Emily manages, after years of "painful periods", and pain being dismissed due to her mental health history, she fought to have her first laprascopic surgery that diagnosed her with endometriosis.

Emily is truly an incredible woman, with a powerful voice and story - and we are so grateful she chose to share her story through The Largest Minority with you.

Content warning: This episode deals with themes of mental illness and suicide. For support please contact a Helpline or in an emergency contact 000 (Australia) -
Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or visit https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

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