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    • DisabledAceSocialist [comrade/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
      10·
      3 months ago

      People like that are one of my pet hates in life. I’ve had the same nonsense, mostly about the effects of my cancer meds.

      “Oh look, that person has cancer but they achieve more than you do, make more of an effort.” Yeah that person has a completely different cancer, with different meds and different side effects to me, is it any wonder they have a different outcome?

      “Look that person has cancer but they are always smiling and cheerful, not miserable like you.” Yeah well they also have a supportive family, plenty of money and all the help they need. They aren’t alone and living in poverty, fighting a benefit appeal while begging for food.

      Or issues with my stroke, “What do you mean you can’t lift that furniture/do heavy labour/other intense physical effort. You are 30 years younger than me and I have a bad knee, you should do it.” Um yeah I’ve also had a stroke, I can’t even walk properly any more and my left side is so weak it gets injured from normal daily activities. I struggle to even put on my own socks. No I can’t carry your bedside cabinet down the stairs or carry a huge sack of soil out to the garden.

      • BountifulEggnog [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
        10·
        3 months ago

        they are always smiling and cheerful, not miserable like you

        Also, while some cancer patients might be happy, this could also be a facade. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has acted happier then I really am.

        I really hate the assumption that just because someone is younger you can pawn off your work onto them. I’m physically able and willing but at least ask and be grateful, you aren’t entitled to this. At least be nice.