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Re:I feel hopeless, rejected, and a burden on society-one we... by currymj on Sunday July 30, 2023 @03:14PM (#36934855)
I know someone who did what you describe, but in her case it was legitimate. She could walk, though slowly, but had great difficulty with ramps and stairs, and would be in pain for a couple days after standing for a long time, so genuinely needs help to get through airports.
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Re:I feel hopeless, rejected, and a burden on society-one we... by jrmg on Sunday July 30, 2023 @04:26PM (#36935590)
Yes, me too. You should not assume someone who seems able to stand and walk unaided is not in need of assistance for longer periods. It can be a matter of scale, and there can be sudden tipping points.

The person I know is perfectly able to stand for a short while, or walk around a shop or food court for a couple of minutes carrying items with really no obvious problems. But navigating an airport all the way through, quickly making it to a connecting flight on the other side of a large terminal, or standing for minutes in a check-in line is basically impossible without days of pain afterwards.

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