Minorities and those unable to defend themselves have often been exploited. This exploitation leads to a large sense of fear and distrust within these communities. A prime example of this is the fear and anxiety minorities have when visiting medical professionals due to past experimentation committed to their communities without their knowledge. To a vast majority of people, the medical community is seen as heroes that provide aid and trust, but to communities of marginalized groups, people of color, or those unable to stand up for themselves, medical professionals are monsters they avoid. 

It is important to know that medical trauma exists and that there are ways to deal with it. It is important to break the cycle of generational trauma. Click the links below to read more about medical trauma. 

People within minorities often have their fears and concerns dismissed. They are told that things like this do not happen or that they are things of the past. It is important to not invalidate these fears and instead understand where they stem from.