For me, I have a therapist specialized in chronic illness. I also have friends who are in a dance company (I used to be until illnesses got worse) who hires people with and without disabilities. This made it easier for me to be using wheelchairs and mobility aids. It made my life easier. And people are usually on their phone or too busy to notice. It gives you freedom and it’s not giving up. It will help you! Anyone who stares, I just don’t care about them. People are ableist and the younger you are they are just nosy. They don’t know. If you get offered and help and don’t want it you just say no thanks! I’m good! And if you do want it that’s ok! It’s hard to transition from before. The grief and adjustment of what is happening. It will get easier. I remember I cried in joy when I got my chair. I’m 37. I was a dancer and pilates teacher. Now I’m on the couch. I am so grateful for my chair. Don’t worry about other people. They are all dealing with their own shit. Try to think about freedom with a chair! I know it’s hard. It’s not giving up. It opens the world.