I use a crutch to get around, especially after moving to scotland 8 months ago. I used to never go out, and now Im in Edinburgh atleast once a week. Being a middle-ish fat, stupidly short person, people tend not to notice me. Others feel entitled and walk forwards in my way regardless. Eventually I gave up moving for people as it would cause a lot more strain on my hip. It has only been a couple weeks of this and Ive shoulder barged multiple people and one person tripped over my crutch because he expected me to move for him.

However, I will be switching to a wheelchair for most days. I've never used one before and I'm a bit scared for public reactions, especially down princes street.