A WOMAN has opened up on her horrendous experience at a Taylor Swift concert.
Holly April, an influencer also known as ‘Stoma Babe’ explained that she was continuously shoved by a mother, and was harassed by people when trying to use the toilet at Wembley Stadium.
The mother, who wears a stoma bag and describes herself as a “Colitis warrior, Charity Ambassador, Newspaper Journalist and Podcast host”, explained that the crowd were ‘nasty’ and as a result, she won’t be going back to the stadium.
Posting on X, the content creator shared a picture of her at the Taylor Swift concert.
She wore a short red ruffle dress with a pair of silver cowboy boots and was standing for The Eras Tour show.
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Holly then explained: “So Taylor Swift was epic but the crowd were not…
“I have never dealt with such nasty people before.
“I had to keep going to the toilet and was treated with contempt whenever I went back to my spot. Despite explaining I have a medical condition.”
The post continued: “I was wearing my sunflower lanyard to let people know I have a hidden condition and had my backpack on with stoma supplies in.
“One lady demanded I remove my backpack even as I explained why I was wearing it.
“She then proceeded to continuously shove me. This was a parent btw.”
Holly shared that when she was using the toilet, fans of Taylor were telling her to ‘hurry up’, as she added: “When I used the disabled toilet I was continuously harassed by people banging on the door and shouting to hurry up. This made my anxiety go through the roof.
“So until Wembley Stadium have a safer environment for those with medical conditions. I will not be going again.”
She later explained: “Really sad as I have been to lots of concerts pre Covid and never had issues before!”
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SOCIAL MEDIA USERS REACT
The post has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral, and has amassed a jaw-dropping two million views in just one day.
488 users shared the post, whilst 471 people took to the comments to express their thoughts.
I was on crutches yesterday and on the way in and out I was getting pushed
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Not only did others share similar experiences, but many were hopeful that Holly’s post would ‘bring about change’.
One person said: “I had the same treatment but at work.....because I had a stoma they wanted to sack me as they said no one would want to work with me. I
“I was upset and mortified...I left and never went back again... some people are cruel and nasty.”
Another added: “I am so sorry, that was so bad of people. Society seriously needs to do better!
“I was on crutches yesterday and on the way in and out I was getting pushed.”
A third commented: “Shocking, I hope that your feedback brings about changes.”
Meanwhile, someone else penned: “Really sorry to hear this, at least you are brave enough to go out to a concert. I have MS and have to self-catharsis myself and a wheelchair user.
“Not brave enough to go to a concert, always self aware of causing inconvenience for others or getting in an inaccessible situation.”
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