Retrophiliac: Monetising false narratives and hate:
Yes I am aware Retrophiliac has changed the narrative and is also lying about me on their page. Disabled people deserve to be paid - absolutely - so why is Retrophiliac changing the narrative to bully and harass me and make money from people's hate?
I’m FULLY aware that the narrative around this situation has been changed and that inaccurate claims are now being shared about me.
I do not condone hate or harassment — especially not from disabled people towards other disabled people. While the core point being raised is valid, the way this situation has been handled is not.
When disabled advocates attack other disabled advocates for attempting to promote and uplift them—particularly when platform limitations (such as Facebook not allowing reshares) are the cause—this should never be turned into false or hateful narratives. Creating or amplifying misinformation to drive engagement, attention, or financial gain at the expense of another disabled person is not advocacy.
Encouraging people to take sides, twist context, or weaponise misinformation is the real low bar. We are stronger together. Disability advocacy should never be about personal attacks, public pile-ons, or manufactured victimhood.
For clarity:
No content was stolen
Facebook did not allow a reshare
Proper credit and tagging were given
The post was removed immediately once concerns were raised
I am a chronic pain warrior and a long-standing advocate. I do not — and will never — support the misuse of advocacy spaces to cause harm, incite harassment, or misrepresent events for personal gain.
We can disagree.
We can correct misunderstandings.
But we do not get to harm others and call it advocacy.
Sarah Wingfield
Independent Disability Advocate
#disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights
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Screenshot of a Facebook Reel showing a woman with straight dark hair standing in a bathroom in front of a pastel rainbow shower curtain. She is wearing a striped long-sleeve jumper and looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. Overlaid text across her chest reads “IT IS MONETIZED.” Below the video, the account name “Retrophiliac” is visible with the caption: “Disabled creators deserve to get paid – it’s quite literally the bare minimum.”
