Solidarity Press

Solidarity Press

Share this post

Solidarity Press
Solidarity Press
Brain Tumor: Gaslighted into Angst

Brain Tumor: Gaslighted into Angst

My Cancer Journey

Joel Ontiveros's avatar
Joel Ontiveros
Apr 02, 2023
∙ Paid
1

Share this post

Solidarity Press
Solidarity Press
Brain Tumor: Gaslighted into Angst
Share

Symptoms

One day, I was walking in downtown Salt Lake City when a bumblebee stung me right on my thumb. It was mildly painful, so I rubbed some baking soda on my throbbing thumb. However, that’s when I noticed tinnitus in my left ear, and it began to hurt. The ringing in my ear was overwhelming and agitated me with anxiety compounded with fight or flight…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Solidarity Press to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Joel Ontiveros
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share