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Conversing with grandparents about disability
Having a disability naturally puts you in the same physical category of our elders. Meaning, assistive device needs, mobility and medications- those kinds of things we have in common.
Recently, it’s been difficult to have discussions about my physical needs with my grandma. She asked me what I want for my birthday this year and I asked for a new wheelchair.
Although I use a wheelchair off and on now, it’s kind of becoming more of a necessity for me. Granted, I still walk and use a walker, but I have noticed Ive been using my chair a lot more, recently. Also, I will be in Europe for a month and it will definitely be needed.
My wheelchair was given to me by my friend Chelsie Hill and I appreciate her for everything! I haven’t purchased one myself. However, it’s hard telling my grandma about my assistive device needs because she doesn’t understand how hard it is to ask for a wheelchair for your 27th birthday. It was a lot harder to discuss than I thought.
Anyone else run into these kind of situations with their grandparents? Any tips?
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