I plucked the courage to talk about my condition in a tweet because I thought being a political candidate with Tourette’s syndrome could empower others who grew up like me with neurological conditions. I don’t know any politicians who openly have Tourette’s, ADHD or OCD.
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And for me, having a public figure when I was a child being visible and open about it could have done wonders to fight stigma and raise awareness about it. Instead - I’m being accused of inventing my diagnoses ‘to gerrymander’ the NE list.
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I’ll continue to make positive & informative posts and engage with people who ask questions in good faith. Sending love to you all in these tough times
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Its really not ok. Ive put my account on private. When members who belong to marginalised groups are attacking others in those groups we have lost the debate. Hope youre keeping your head up!
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I’m trying. I may just have to follow your lead and put my acc on private as well
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It's horrific. I'm close to locking my account for a few days. I hope you're looking after yourself

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I’m close to that too. I’ve spent days muting people but now opting to block. It’s too much.
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Solidarity with you Josh. The propensity of some folk to believe these conspiracies makes me worry about misinformation in our politics - and how corrosive it is online. Sorry to hear the abuse you’re getting.
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