This week’s readings and films were, for lack of a better word, eye-opening. I was able to watch and learn new things that, before this course, I hadn’t been aware of. “12 Reasons It Should Be Illegal for Doctors Not to Treat Trans People” by Diana Trujèe left me with an uneasy feeling about the lack of empathy transgender people face concerning medical necessities. For anyone to lack health care, or any form of medical assistance, is simply just wrong, especially in this country. As citizens who pay their dues and work day and night to reap the benefits they deserve, it saddens me that they are treated in such a horrible way. Similar to this reading, “A Birth Story”, written by Dr. Dana-Ain D, also shared a horrific experience LeConte J. Dill had when giving birth to her daughter. Obstetric racism was something that I had never heard of before and was in disbelief that it even existed. Similar to what I had written in my discussion post, I continue to be shocked by the behaviors that are made against minorities, even in a place where they should feel the safest. period. End of Sentence was a short film that I truly enjoyed from beginning to end. I was happy to see women banding together and being brave enough to get on camera and talk about personal issues that are normally to never be spoken of out loud. It was incredible to see them also take matters into their own hands regarding the lack of menstruation materials that were available to women in the village. I thought it was completely badass to see them gain financial independence by working towards something for the greater good.