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by Anther 1813 days ago
I’ve got scoliosis and spondylitis. People tend to assume I’m lazy if I take a seat on public transport because I’m young.

Such things can get rather tiresome.

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I have syringomyelia (spine cavity that presses on nerves causing neuropath pain) - some days it's barely noticeable and some days it feels like someone is putting my legs/feet in boiling water.

Had a massive row because it hurts to stand on those days and I'd booked a reserved seat on a train and someone decided that reservations don't matter.

I had to politely ask them to move, then impolitely ask them - there are days when been 6ft/200lb (1.83/90KG) has it's uses tbh.

It’s sad how often people assume you’re just being an awkward or crappy person when you have less obvious issues.

I see it as character building haha