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Tae__

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What do I do when people judge me about using a mobility aid? Today I got my first mobility aids. A cane and some crutches to use depending on my health from day to day. My dad pointed fun at me today but also said, " You don't need those, you walk fine." what he doesn't know is how often I fall and how scared I am to walk by myself. What do I say to people in the future who are rude or just out right ableist?

    • Ava.Taylor

      231d

      There are always going to be people who disagree with what aids you use or the fact that you are using any at all. The reality is we do need these things to get around about our daily lives. If we don’t have them it makes everything impossible or 100x more difficult.

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Remind yourself that your health and comfort are more important than what others think. Focus on the fact that mobility aids help with your balance and confidence. When dealing with rude or ableist comments, try to educate them about your situation and emphasize that using mobility aids is a necessity for you to maintain your quality of life.

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