When you become chronically ill, a disappointing number of people will suggest it’s all in your head. That you can “try harder” and be better.
They do this because they can’t face the reality that health is temporary. You can be disabled in an instant, and there’s often no fix.
They do this because they can’t face the reality that health is temporary. You can be disabled in an instant, and there’s often no fix.
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I was tempted to tell him that I wasn't too ill to shank a bitch, but I didn't.
The worst was the Dr. who insisted on praying over me. Ugh
They care if your situation messes with their belief that effort equals safety.
Chronic illness breaks the illusion. That’s what really scares them.
I get that all the time. It's true enough. Doesn't make anything get any better.
My last employer asked for a high functioning disabled person 😑
Speechless but turned out well
Also though, Americans, well Westerners generally, fundamentally don't respect chronically ill and otherwise disabled persons. We are automatically taken less seriously.