“Your disabilities are your fault!
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“Your disabilities are your fault! Try harder! Eat better! Do yoga! Don’t mask! Care about health!”
We’ve heard it ALL. You can’t “healthy living” your way out of disabilities. Many are born disabled.
Folks who “don’t do sick” are rejecting reality & their ableism harms us.
More and more I think people say these things because they desperately NEED to believe that their healthy lifestyle will ensure they don’t end up “like us.”
Disabled people are so disliked and mistreated in society - that people fear becoming us and lash out as a result.
More on the “don’t do sick” crowd - including how we’re frequently expected to hide our disabilities so as not to inconvenience others.
Never forget that it’s ok to set (and hold) boundaries. Never apologize for being sick!
Family Abandonment During Covid Pandemic. They 'Don't Do Sick'.
A look at relationship dynamics, ableism and the importance of setting (and sticking) to personal boundaries
(www.disabledginger.com)
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