In this piece, Keris Myrick critiques the usage of the word “anosognosia” and reflects on its power to harm the people it is directed at.
“The âaâ word is our scarlet letter it is our brand that we didnât ask for â that we donât want.
People say it means you have no insight no understanding but in fact you may have the most insight and most understanding of all. Perhaps what they mean is you donât have the insight  on the thing they want you to have insight about.
The âaâ word is powerful but it shouldnât have that much power â itâs too powerful â once used, it cannot be undone, erased or forgotten.
The power of the word divides us.
The power of the word stops us from talking, being curious, connecting and maybe even loving.”