There’s nothing like falling in the snow while trying to scrape off your car, not being able to pull yourself back up, and watching everyone who drives or walks by making an effort to NOT look at you to make you feel completely helpless.

I tried a couple times to get up by myself, but the tire wasn’t giving me enough leverage and the hood was too high and slippery. I ended up having to scoot through the snow to the passenger side door (after pushing enough snow away to actually get it open) and then I could crawl inside. Because, you know, nothing makes you feel less stupid and helpless then having to crawl into your car.

Yeah, dad, you’re totally right. Being disabled is super easy. I can do anything I want! Nothing will hold me back! As long as it never includes going anywhere that doesn’t have chair-height objects around to pull myself up with when I fall. BUT OTHER THEN THAT I COULD DO ANYTHING.

Hey guys, for future reference, if you see an amputee sitting in the snow, asking if they’re okay or need help would be nice. Chances are they’re not doing it for shits and fucking giggles.

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   Oh yeah, getting down on the floor is a piece of cake. Most of the time I even manage it without getting a head injury....

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   Reasons why I’m glad we don’t get snow here in Australia, slippery surfaces suuuuuuck. So many times walking home I’d...

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   Oh this. This, so much. The getting down on the floor thing works, it’s getting up again that’s the problem.

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   Feeling this one especially. I was recently told that being delayed due to having problems de-icing my car because I’m a...

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    Reblogging because, seriously people, if you see someone laying...and they’re...

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