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Terezi's Pokesona! A teal and red Flygon, of course.
So as y’all know Ive started using crutches because of my chronic pain (and also my pots) but my mom is very dismissive of both my pain and all the other shit up with my body so I’m honestly kinda scared to go home for a couple weeks because I don’t know if I’ll feel comfortable enough to bring and actually use my mobility aids even if I just use my cane. I just really wish my parents took my pain and fatigue and etc seriously instead of just saying “you just need to workout more” or “you just need to eat better” when I know that neither of those nor the THOUSANDS of other things they suggest won’t take away the pain I’ve been in my entire life.
I just want my parents to actually care that I’m in constant pain and not make me feel guilty for using things that actually help
Also wtf is up with abled people and thinking that using mobility aids will make those of us who use them worse??? Like I’m pretty sure me being able to walk more because of my crutches is better than me barely being able to walk a couple blocks without them. (Technically I can walk further than that but it starts to get really painful at that point)
Hello! I'm also an autistic disabled person and I've thought about getting a cane but I haven't pulled the trigger on it yet. What made you decide? Is it an every day thing or a some days thing? Idk I'm just trying to gather info ig.
Hey! It took me a while to decide to do it honestly but realizing that I don’t need to push myself is a big part of it. I’ve always been a person who has pushed themself to do everything perfectly and I’d get really frustrated when I couldn’t and to be honest I’m still like that. It wasn’t until recently (got my first cane back in January) that I realized that having a mobility aid or aids would help me be able to do what I wanted how I wanted was a big part too.
Also I came to the realization that people don’t think about/dream about how much a cane or mobility aid would help them if they don’t need or would not benefit from it.
I was constantly worried about how other people would perceive me and as an Autistic person I struggle with knowing how people perceive me so I’m always self conscious of that but ive come to realize that the opinions of others don’t mean Jack shit compared to my comfort. Additionally, I was really scared to be rejected by my family and loved ones and to an extent I have faced some ableism from them (my mother especially) the way my mobility aids have helped me way out weigh that.
Basically just coming to terms with the fact that I can’t do everything the same way as everyone else, realizing that people who don’t need it don’t think about it, and that I should prioritize my health and comfort over my fears of how others perceive me. The comfort and safety of my body is the most important thing so I decided to finally listen to the part of me that has been begging for help.
I HATE cobbled streets with a passion OML my cane and crutches both struggle with them and keep slipping into cracks especially since it rained today
I really really wish New York City was more accessible
I’m currently in NYC and because of the repurposing of buildings rather than building new ones in many parts of the city they end up being inaccessible.
I understand wanting to save and repurpose buildings rather than tearing them down and rebuilding but there has to be a better way to repurpose that can include being accessible.
Yesterday I went to a CVS that was in an old bank building and guess what no automatic doors and the only way in was a flight of stairs.
Today I went to the Chelsea market and sure getting in was fine enough except the lack of automatic doors and cobbled crosswalks/streets (my enemy) outside but even inside the floor is so bumpy and uneven that I constantly feel like I’m going to fall and have to be hyper aware of where I’m putting my feet and cane.
There has to be a way we can do better as a society and as people.
Also the amount of doors people have let shut in my face when they see me coming on my crutches is ridiculous when they were just holding it open for someone else like sure I can do it and I will but it would be nice if you’d at least keep it open long enough for me to grab it with my foot or crutch or something
On the good side though I have seen a ton of wheelchair accessible taxis and that makes me really really happy. I’ve seen more of those than of regular taxis actually.
Edit: in the comments on this post I have been let know that the taxis that I mentioned are not in fact as accessible as they appear and are rather unsafe for those who are in wheel chairs so I guess that’s just one more shit thing. Go look at the comments to find more explanation/lived experience with this
CHEST CANING IS GOOD FOR A MUSCLEBOI
Enclosed Dining Room Los Angeles Large elegant dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room photo with blue walls
This was a submission for another OuterGrounds Studios art showcase. The theme of this one was “autumn,” so I drew a new character enjoying her time outside in the chilly autumn weather. I’m personally really proud of my coloring and shading on this one. Hope you all enjoy it!
For the record, this girl is going to be a recurring character in Eight-Layer Inferno.
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Drawing Process: Autumn
Hey if you or anyone you know uses a cane, especially balance, I recently had a really bad flair up and was without one, but I was near a outdoor supply store, and I ended up getting a small hiking stick with a cane handle and let me tell you
1. It's lighter than any cane I've ever used
2. Its telescopic so I can keep it in my car, unlike the "folding" canes that hate being folded
3. It has a spring suspension system to provide a bit of give to your arm, like suspension on a bike, my arm doesn't get sore
4. It COMES WITH different feet for it, you don't have to BUY them seperately
5. Has a wrist strap
It's such a massive upgrade from literally any mobility cane I've ever been sold. Is it as strong as a solid hardwood or steel cane? Hell no. But it can support my weight and I'm about 200 pounds.
Also it was 30 bucks! There are better ones that go higher in price but most canes I've had to buy are more than that and wear out
Io e mia madre siamo uscite un attimo per la prima volta dopo tanto tempo e al ritorno abbiamo trovato questo. #meme #dog #baddog #cane #animalidomestici https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQ862AKdv8/?igshid=1rkv3fvrrjto6
