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flughoernchen@feddit.org
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It’s not just that, I’m certain many people genuinely don’t understand. Being unwell 24/7 is unfathomable to them, as they’ve never experienced it (and hopefully never will). That’s not an excuse for bs behavior though.

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Zink@programming.dev
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Definitely. Genuinely not understanding, coupled with a negativity-first mindset where people’s default position is cynical contempt for others, is a hell of a combination.

It’s almost a guaranteed attribute for the conservative MAGA types I know. Just assume somebody is a lazy ass working the system for that sweet disability check unless proven otherwise.

I have a chronic potentially disabling condition myself, and while the fatigue and mental effects are rough, thank goodness it’s not straight up constant pain.

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