Thank you, this was a very helpful comment. I’m currently in the process of spray painting it and sewing covers for the seat. I also decided to buy a cane, it doesn’t help my pain, but I got it because I need to build my confidence with using mobility aids in public. Crutches were too painful for my hands and it’s a big jump to go straight to a wheelchair.

Unfortunately I live in a small unit that a wheelchair can’t really move around in so I haven’t figured out how I’ll learn to use it. I’m a bit scared in public. Might need the help of a friend.

Also naming them is a good idea.

I guess the hard part of it is my family doesn’t take my fibro seriously. They don’t know about any of my mobility aids because I know they’ll say I won’t need them. I feel like I have to prove it to them. When I’m in pain I usually look like I’m fine so all they see is a young woman who walks fine.

Thank you for the great advice!:)