Rachel Anderson

Used to be a therapist. Now I’m just a Ted Lasso fan. She/Her

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

As a therapist and someone who lost 3 family members last month, I believe #TedLasso is not only doing incredible things in tv as art, but is also an example of how media can help the world heal from grief: a thread (spoilers ahead)

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

@JNJNews soooooo grateful to see a company do the right thing!! I’ve always trusted Johnson and Johnson and now I see why! Thank you for dropping the patent!! You chose lives over profit and that sets you apart from other companies like you! #thanksjnj

[John Green @sportswithjohn]

@hankgreen wake up buddy generic bedaquiline in almost every country with high rates of tuberculosis just dropped.

[Dr Helen Webberley (she/her) @HelenWebberley]

The regret rate of gender-affirming surgery is 0.3%.

The regret rate for knee replacement surgery is 6-30%.

"Transition regret" is a false narrative being pushed by the media to prevent people from getting access to life-saving, gender-affirming healthcare.

However...

Let's address that 0.3%.

Many outside factors contribute to a trans person's regret:

👉Unsupportive families.
👉Transphobic environments.
👉Normal post-op distress.

Just because that 0.3% of people regret their surgery doesn't mean they're not transgender.

The fear of regret shouldn't stop thousands of trans people from getting access to the healthcare they deserve.

Regret rates exist - but not for the reasons the media are trying to push.

[John Green @sportswithjohn]

Let’s all remember that if @JNJGlobalHealth @jnjnews does the right thing, we celebrate that and them with absolutely raucous enthusiasm. Takes guts to actually choose #PatientsNotPatents.

[Marian @mariantaylor_]

A 6-month treatment is priced at $340, which means the pills cost almost double what they could cost if J&J relinquished the patent.

Also a person earning minimum wage in Sierra Leone (~$40 per month) would not be able to afford this #PatientsNotPatents

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

This statement from @JNJNews is intentionally misleading! They are limiting access to generic medication as much as possible. We are not fooled. Drop the patent. #PatientsNotPatents

[Hank Green @hankgreen]

Like many intentionally confusing corporate crisis response messages, this says a bunch of things that are true but don’t mean what you think, like for example:

“On April 5, during a World Health Organization meeting, the GDF shared its intent to launch a tender for generic versions of SIRTURO® 100mg in the third quarter of 2023”

This sounds like it says “everybody can have generic bedaquiline!!” But actually they *had to allow* the production of a generic because some countries had the power and systems in place to reject their attempt to extend their patent. The generic will not be available in countries where the patent extension wasn’t rejected, just like John said in his video.

Unless that’s not the case @JNJNews!!

If you’re telling us that you will allow the sale of generics anywhere in the developing world then we will happily send thank you baskets to your entire c-suite! Please let us know! Maybe we got it wrong and you only did the arduous work of extending the patent in a bunch of developing countries for funsies!

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

This patent is a BAD business decision! @JNJNews you will lose more money than you gain from a generation of people refusing to buy your products ever again. Drop the patent! #PatientsNotPatents

[🖤 @quietdarkling]

@JNJNews Here’s a handy list of products NOT to buy if JnJ extends their patent on bedaquiline. We have about a week to find the best replacements for these. If anyone needs skincare suggestions for neutrogena and aveeno dupes I’ll be happy to provide. Drop the patent! #PatientsNotPatents

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

Making a difference in the world is complex. This issue is simple and we can help. TB is one of the deadliest diseases in the world and is CURABLE. Johnson & Johnson is restricting access to the meds just for money. Let them know we care #PatientsNotPatents

[🐢🐢🐢John Green🐢🐢🐢 @johngreen]

I HAVE RETURNED TO MAIN because I am FURIOUS that @JNJGlobalHealth is preventing millions from accessing life-saving treatment with bedaquiline, thereby costing innumerable lives and increasing the global risk of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. https://t.co/AbTdNzC1Sm

[tedlassogif @tedlassogif]

#TedLasso

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

Beard and Jane were the chaos no one needed. I’ll never stan.

[maggie @rebccawelton]

ted lasso my favorite romcom where no one gets together except the couple everyone hates

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

Also, Jamie and Roy is just so realistic. It’s a complicated friendship and people are allowed to regress. Keely’s response is perfect, sets up a spin off, and reinforces that she stands on her own. People don’t have to be perfect.

[natalie•rene @nattyred]

Okay fine. My thoughts. Jamie reconciled with his RECOVERING father. Roy realized he can’t just “work on himself” alone. Keeley is moving up up up. Rebecca ended up with exactly who they told us she would. Beard and Jane are meant for each other. Sorry. AND TED IS A GOOD FATHER.

[Rachel Anderson @RachelAnice]

Lots of mixed reviews for the Ted Lasso season finale. But I feel like people are missing the theme - it’s not about Ted. That’s why he didn’t have extreme emotional responses, bc then those scenes would’ve been about him. I didn’t love it but I can see why.

[Andrada @AndryPresh]

#TedLasso has come into our lives just when we needed it!
To heal us, teach us, help us grow, entertain us, leave a mark on our souls and lives and so I will forever be grateful for it and everyone involved in this beautiful masterpiece 🥹❤️🫶 @brettgoldstein @brendanhunting

[Toheeb Jimoh @Toheeb_Jimoh]

A day away from the #TedLasso finale💫 Richmond till we die 💙❤️💙❤️

[Hannah Waddingham. @hanwaddingham]

Thank you so much for all the love. RW/HW. ❤️💙💔💔💔

[Hank Green @hankgreen]

Words are spells. I 100% put a chicken in your head just by saying “Chicken.” This is too much power.

[John Green @sportswithjohn]

For the record, I am still very pissed off about tuberculosis.