So As Yall Know Ive Started Using Crutches Because Of My Chronic Pain (and Also My Pots) But My Mom Is

So as y’all know Ive started using crutches because of my chronic pain (and also my pots) but my mom is very dismissive of both my pain and all the other shit up with my body so I’m honestly kinda scared to go home for a couple weeks because I don’t know if I’ll feel comfortable enough to bring and actually use my mobility aids even if I just use my cane. I just really wish my parents took my pain and fatigue and etc seriously instead of just saying “you just need to workout more” or “you just need to eat better” when I know that neither of those nor the THOUSANDS of other things they suggest won’t take away the pain I’ve been in my entire life.

I just want my parents to actually care that I’m in constant pain and not make me feel guilty for using things that actually help

Also wtf is up with abled people and thinking that using mobility aids will make those of us who use them worse??? Like I’m pretty sure me being able to walk more because of my crutches is better than me barely being able to walk a couple blocks without them. (Technically I can walk further than that but it starts to get really painful at that point)

Who the FUCK decided that insurance companies get to decide what’s medically necessary????????

I WANT TO COSPLAY SUN-SPIDER SO FUCKING BAD (no this isn’t because of atsv I’ve been wanting to do this since I first saw her)

Does anyone have any suggestions for holding things while using forearm crutches? Like backpack is definitely easiest but what if I have like a grocery/tote bag

*gripping my sink* using a mobility aid will not hurt others it can only help you are deserving of any aid that helps you live your life better