> There have been a couple of comments about people who looked quite ablebodied using disabled parking spaces. I'd like to tell you a bit about my youngest sister, Tina. (snip)
How I can sympathize with your sister! I've had arthritis since my mid-twenties.
I've had arthritis since I was 32. I am 50 now and have used a wheelchair for the last two years. It is amazing how differently I am treated when I am in the wheelchair. Most people mean well and try to help with doors (I don't need the help, but the next person might).
Cashiers ignore me and hand and the change to my 9 yr old daughter. When I dropped some papers off at a public agency, the receptionist started giving the directions to my daughter.
And no, I don't usually take the handicapped spot. I'm handicapped without the chair....with it, I am ENABLED.
Sharon
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