Stigma

Ad LibitumSeptember 2022StigmaSylvia S. Villarreal, MEd, MPHSylvia S. Villarreal, MEd, MPHMcGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics Houston, TexasSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/M21-3972 Audio Reading - “Stigma” Audio. Michael A. Lacombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads “Stigma” by Sylvia S. Villarreal, MEd, MPH Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail feels likea red welt imprinted on vulnerable fleshthe glare of harsh light trained on intimate corners of our livesa bone deep aching—only relieved by connection to anothersounds likefine crystal being pulverized by a hammerpounding footsteps of predator and prey, muffled criesof pain when outdated, cruel beliefs separate and shame ussmells likethe stench of rotting piles of stereotypesthe mildew of fear compounded by ignorancemixed with a whiff of arrogance toward the unfortunate “other”a cold lump of sorrow that we swallow today ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: Sylvia S. Villarreal, MEd, MPHAffiliations: McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics Houston, TexasCorresponding Author: Sylvia S. Villarreal, MEd, MPH, 6431 Fannin Street, Suite JJL 410, Houston, TX 77030; e-mail, Sylvia.S.[email protected]tmc.edu. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement Audio Reading - “Stigma” Audio. Michael A. Lacombe, MD, Annals Associate Editor, reads “Stigma” by Sylvia S. Villarreal, MEd, MPH Your browser does not support the audio element. Audio player progress bar Step backward in current audio track Play current audio trackPause current audio track Step forward in current audio track Mute current audio trackUnmute current audio track 00:00/ FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics September 2022Volume 175, Issue 9Page: 1344 ePublished: 20 September 2022 Issue Published: September 2022 Copyright & PermissionsCopyright © 2022 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF downloadLoading ...