When I was younger, I didn’t hide away, and would shout back at this public repudiation of my body. But I am tired now, and don’t have as much energy to continue to fight. I don’t work in public any more, or in an office. I rarely swim in a public pool. I limit my public activity and have to brace myself for the comments that come when I do go out.
Read full story... (off-site)- Topics:
- Ableism and disability models, Discrimination
- Author:
- El Gibbs
- Source:
- Guardian Australia
- Date published:
- Fri 14th Oct, 2022
- Closing date:
- Fri 14th Oct, 2022