r/nothingeverhappens 6d ago

Nothing ever happens (ableism edition)

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I'm not sure if the username censoring rule applies to myself but just in case I did so anyways.

I'm just so taken aback by the audacity of someone to make the claim that I would lie about a disability and to be honest so insulted that some loser talking out of their ass is attempting to diminish my achievement. I just cannot comprehend the nerve of some people.

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u/GodsGayestTerrorist 6d ago

Thank you!

Broken backs are debilitating but don't always necessitate mobility equipment. I have a cane for days where my pain is too much to keep myself steady or if the ground is slippery (ice/rain/snow), but otherwise, I walk around just like most anyone else, albeit more slowly and groaning more often.

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u/VanillaCurlsButGay 6d ago

Yep. That's exactly the behavior I've seen in people with a broken back. The slow walking and occasional pained noise.

As with most things, I assume the "paralyzed", "bedridden", or "wheelchair bound" expectation comes from how uniform disability can be in media. As in- every character with a certain illness, disability, or injury will all show nearly the exact same symptoms and require the exact same care/assistance.

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u/GodsGayestTerrorist 6d ago

Exactly, especially with spine injuries.

When I had my car accident and was in a physical rehab facility anytime I'd ask a doctor "when can I expect to regain this, will this change be permanent, will I ever be able to do this again, etc." The answer was always "we don't know and time will tell."

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u/VanillaCurlsButGay 6d ago

Because of that, I can never really help but roll my eyes when a TV doctor claims a character will never be able to walk again directly after the incident. Like can you give it some time to heal at least????

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u/GodsGayestTerrorist 6d ago

Lol I never thought about that tbh 🤣