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ph-, internalized ableism 

i keep overexerting myself by walking too much, but i also keep pushing myself to walk more (because i need to do things and get places), and i don't want to ask for help with things or use mobility aids because [see posts about the person at the airport a few days ago]

usa, transportation, 420, sui mention, ph- exaggerated, re: ph-, internalized ableism 

also i wish i didn't have to smoke weed to stay alive and/or not unalive myself, because then i could get a driver's license and probably walk/stand less on my worse days 🙃🙃🙃

re: transportation, ph-, internalized ableism 

maybe i should just splurge on ubers/taxis to everywhere when my legs/feet hurt instead of pretending i'm abled and healthy

re: transportation, ph-, internalized ableism 

like maybe even a wheelchair could have helped me greatly but like,,,,,,,,,, there's gonna be questions and even more ableism from family and friends and i just.... no

mh-, re: transportation, ph-, internalized ableism 

wow! i can already imagine doctors, family, and maybe a few """friends""" telling me my supposedly-mild orthopedic troubles are 100% treatable and unimpressive and that i don't REALLY need an [insert mobility aid here]! amazing! thanks, me!!

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