So I've been trying out using a cane lately (building I work in will not let me use my scooter). I've got some complex feelings about it
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It's been legitimately helping. I'm walking more than I would otherwise. My pain level is a bit lower. But I shouldn't need to do it
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The fact that my building can have any say in my choice of mobility device should be illegal, and Canada should be ashamed for the situation
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That said, I'm debating if I want to keep using a cane in situations where my scooter. I feel geriatric as all hell using it.
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I've never been fond of the "handicapped" label (hence why I use a scooter and not a wheelchair). A cane makes me feel handicapped.
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That said, even in America where the law is on my side, people see me on the scooter and assume I'm some asshole who hates walking.
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"Looking handicapped" is helpful as a solution to that, as much as I hate the label.
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I don't really have a conclusion here. I mostly just wanted to vent. Hopefully y'all like my new geriatric look.
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If anyone is curious why the US is so good on this (for the bits that affect me), https://www.ada.gov/opdmd.htm is a short read on our laws
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