I had ONE experience with wake turbulence and I am determined not to
have another.

It the case that the PIC can decline ATC clearance to take off (or
land) if the PIC believes wake turbulence will be a problem.

If ATC cleared me to take off (or land), and I felt wake turbulence
might be an issue, I'd ask for an amended clearance. It's the smart
thing to do. You don't want that big invisible fist hitting your plane
on short final or rotation. No way. I'll take the abuse from ATC if I
have to.

Wake turbulence is the devil.