2023-05-22 16:54 UTC
@giascott@mas.to @ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social
That's me. There was a point at which my mobility issues were so bad that I saw a walker in my future -- and I was in my early 50s. I have a cane now, and shoes with orthotics that are all I need most days. That cane is a life-saver, and I won't hesitate to use other aids on the days when it isn't enough. Anyone who thinks they know just by looking what someone's case of need might be is, well, delusional.
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@ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social 2023-05-22 16:58
@sharonecathcart@sfba.social @giascott@mas.to I was at my worst at age 29-30, back in 1990-1991, so I get it. People saw what looked like a young, healthy person and didn't believe how sick I was.
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@giascott@mas.to 2023-05-24 07:21
@sharonecathcart@sfba.social @ahimsa_pdx@disabled.social While I navigate fine 99% of the time at home, I do have occasional falls or short trips, as they say. However, I have to gauge effort + difficulty + length of time =how long I'll be laid up after an activity. Often, it's just plain smarter to opt for an aid before I end up unable to do anything for a week or two.