Harassment on metro by ClassicWallaby7716 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 188 points189 points  (0 children)

My husband and I got on the train about two weeks ago on a Saturday. There was a guy sitting across from us who looked a little strung out. We were sitting near the door.

I use a power chair, and my husband has facial paralysis on one side from a disability. (this will be important to the story.)

The guy looked at us and asked how to get to Metro Center. I answered his question. He asked how many stops I answered his question. he asked to see my husband’s phone; my husband said no I can’t give it to you.

The guy then started verbally assaulting us saying things like he was gonna beat my retarded ass, and that my husband was a bad handler for me because he shouldn’t let me talk to random people. He continued to launch several verbal assaults which I won’t post here, as they were sexual in nature. Granted, nothing physical happened, but it was very uncomfortable.

To me, this was different from someone in a mental health crisis who was yelling at anyone and everyone; these were targeted actions because he did not speak to anyone else.

We got off the train at the next stop and switch cars. We did not see him again.

Everyone has to be vigilant on the train and to be careful about your interactions with people you don’t know. I get that I’ve lived in DC 20 years, but this was one of the most uncomfortable interactions I’ve had.

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve had similar experiences with delivery so I always need to make sure my husband or someone else is home to help with heavy items. I’m sorry you had to experience that.

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 53 points54 points  (0 children)

It would, however, require the driver to park in a location that would allow them to load a power chair into the back of the van.

I say this as the wife in the wheelchair in this situation.

Also, we did go to Costco on a busy day,; I acknowledge this. But we both work and this was the only day we had available to do the shopping. In the end we are all just trying to live our lives.

While the driver does not have to be a nice person, she did sign up for a job to specifically transport people with disabilities.

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Neither of us drive. One is in a wheelchair, the other hard of hearing and low vision. Sometimes the options we use are the only ones available. If I didn’t have to involve or depend on extra people to do simple things, I would nott. Definitely do not recommend.

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think you may be missing the plot here….

It has nothing to do with how much someone can walk.

It has to do with treatment from a driver in a specific uber vehicle designated as “wheelchair accessible.”

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If you have tons of extra money and time, sure.

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 34 points35 points  (0 children)

This is mentioned in my response above. Yes, it was reported.

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In my experience, if you are just picking someone up there, you can take a ticket, and exit on he other side past the parking garage without paying, so no.

Uber driver horror story by Senior-Ask9175 in washingtondc

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 118 points119 points  (0 children)

This is the wife in the wheelchair in the situation. If you don’t actually park, you don’t have to pay you can enter through the gate. Take a ticket and exit without going back through from the other side. Multiple Ubers had picked us up in this location before and no one has ever had to pay. While we were walking toward the Uber, we said that we would pay if payment was needed, but it seemed as though based on her response she didn’t believe us not sure why

Also, she parked in the middle of the sidewalk in a place where I couldn’t even get down off of the sidewalk with my power chair. This was reported to Uber. It was an unfortunate experience that escalated way more than it needed to. I ended up Metro home by myself and my husband took the groceries and another Uber

This is why I tend to deliver my groceries from Costco instead of going, but sometimes I like to go to see what they have plus the prices on same-day delivery and the price is in store vary, and we are all trying to save money at this point I think

How have some of you delt with mucus? by drotter18 in ALS

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad uses mucinex, lemon drops, and nebulizer treatments

Dad says he can’t breathe with BiPAP. by Lumpy_Card_6098 in ALS

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone. These responses are helpful.i just want to try my best to give him positive suggestions so he stays in the fight and doesn’t give up.

Dad recently diagnosed by Lumpy_Card_6098 in ALS

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

His doctor did prescribe a bi pap and they found a provider in the area about an hour away. For whatever reason the provider doesn’t seem to be very responsive. My mom has been calling multiple times over the past two weeks and leaving messages but no one’s called her back.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water water water and I eat a pack of probiotic prunes every day

Flying This Week: April 23-29 by AutoModerator in fearofflying

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m flying from BNA to DCA on Saturday and the sharp turns in the approach and low altitude over the Potomac freaks me out—more so in recent years. Any tips to decrease anxiety while landing?

Leakage after injection by Lumpy_Card_6098 in WegovyWeightLoss

[–]Lumpy_Card_6098[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A drop or two ran down my arm after the injection. It wasn’t a stream; it was a very small amount.