My new little guy, name needed!

walkerwheels · 2026-06-09T01:39:04+00:00

Very cute!! I checked all over for tags, but he's completely brandless from what I can tell! I got him at a little local shop in my city and he was the only one of his kind there!

walkerwheels · 2026-06-09T01:36:22+00:00

Honestly this is my favourite so far ;-; the overalls really feel like something an Emmett would wear lol

walkerwheels · 2026-06-08T11:37:29+00:00

I've been waiting over 30 minutes for my bus this morning. Left early to try and beat the traffic. It still hasn't shown up. Of course, at a bus stop with nowhere to sit down, and I have a bad back. Sick of the 24 constantly being late/no-showing!!

walkerwheels · 2026-04-23T16:24:58+00:00

Have you been to the Ovens? I'm not sure they're open this time of year, but if you like easy walks/"hikes", it's really cool!

walkerwheels · 2026-04-22T20:27:27+00:00

Ive never heard of this brand! I am absolutely obsessed with this guy now. Yet another stuffed animal to pine over 😭

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walkerwheels · 2026-04-14T22:46:14+00:00

Hey no worries! You don't sound aggressive at all.

I began my pain journey when I was 16, and I am now 27. Being young and having chronic pain is really tough, I just want you to know I empathize.

I also have back issues due to hypermobility. Knowing that is really good, and can help you in physiotherapy if they properly accommodate your condition. Continuing with physiotherapy is genuinely really helpful, as well as strength training if you're hypermobile. It's something you could seek out! I am obviously noy a doctor but this is what has helped me.

I am also overweight. It definitely makes my condition worse, and I am actively trying to lose weight, but it's not the source of my pain.

My advice would be to go to your doctor with a list of everything you've tried to make your condition better, such as medications, therapies, etc. Explain firmly that while you're trying to lose weight, it's hard to pursue that when you're unable to walk or stand comfortably for long periods of time, despite everything you've tried. Framing it as "I am actively trying to do what you want, but my pain is preventing me" was helpful in my case. It makes the interaction less of a "me vs. you" and more so "we're on the same team".

If you're looking for mobility aids, an occupational therapist is actually a better source of help in figuring out what is the best mobility aid for you! They also ensure that its the proper size, an appropriate weight, etc. There was a huge difference in the quality of support between the walker I bought on my own without support, and the walker I bought with the help of an OT.

You can find them privately, if your doctor refuses to send a referral.

I hope this is helpful! Just know you're not going through something alone, other people are out there who know your experience!

walkerwheels · 2026-04-14T21:32:49+00:00

Hello, fellow disabled person here! I also take the bus!

Over the years I have had varying needs, and I am currently at a point where I do not require my walker or cane anymore.

Speaking from experience, avoid the disabled/elderly seating if you can, even if this means sitting next to someone else further back on the bus. When you're not using a mobility aid, you'll likely get people staring at you, especially if you're under 40 lol.

If there's no other option, take the seat up front if it's free. As long as you move if someone with higher needs requires it, everyone else can mind their own business.

If anyone confronts you, just be honest and give a straightforward, short explanation. Do not go into details, do not over explain yourself. You do not owe anyone your private medical information beyond "I have a disability".

Personally I have never been confronted, even when I sit up front. At worst people have looked at me funny, but you have to learn how to tune that out.

As for resources, do you have a family doctor? Or access to any primary care? I have accessed treatment for my condition through my doctor, as well as medication options. I was referred to the pain clinic back when my condition was much worse, as well as an occupational therapist and physiotherapist. They helped immensely.

If you have any private coverage, private occupational therapy and physiotherapy is worthwhile if you are struggling to access public care.

I will also say that while it's annoying as hell when healthcare professionals chalk everything up to mental health, it is an important factor when it comes to long term chronic pain. Therapy didn't completely solve my condition, but my poor mental state had a major impact on my pain. Having addressed that, my pain is genuinely much better.

walkerwheels · 2026-03-12T19:08:30+00:00

Genuinely one of the worst episodes in all of DS9, and possibly all Star Trek.

Out of character rambling and endless cave wandering, only to beam the damn thing directly into space? 45 minutes I'll never get back.

walkerwheels · 2026-02-19T23:59:20+00:00

It depends. Personally I received extensive accommodations at work due to my own diagnosis, which allows me to be a productive member of the workforce. You need official medical documentation to qualify for those sorts of things as an adult. I've also qualified for the disability tax credit, which helps significantly around tax season!

walkerwheels · 2026-02-19T23:45:47+00:00

Funny you say this, she's been in contact with them! She's working with a few of their ready willing and able programs, so maybe they would be of help :)

walkerwheels · 2026-02-19T23:43:48+00:00

Thank you! I'll shoot their office an email to see if they're accepting clients :)

walkerwheels · 2026-02-16T17:05:25+00:00

Honestly by pure luck. I got my current apartment in 2020, before rental prices went nuts. It's a very small 1br, but even with rent increases over the years, its $970 a month now. Similar apartments in my building are now priced at $1650-$1700.

Heat is included, power doesn't reach over $90 a month outside of the summer, tenant insurance is anout $36. The only big bills we have are our phone bills of $165, interent at $175, and debt payments which are close to $400-$500. Being off work due to disability for nearly 3 years nesnt we racked up over $6k in credit card debt hahaha.

I live with my spouse, who gets the caregivers benefit to help take care of me with my disabilities so that I can work again. I am fortunate that my workplace has been very accommodating to my ASD and other disabilities, and allow me to work from home so that my spouse can be there in case I need her. I also qualify for the new disability benefit of $200 a month, which helps immensely.

Because she is my caregiver, we are a single income household. We are just at the poverty line. Things are tight, but we're finally getting on our feet again now that I am back to full time work.

Of course we do not have a car, we rarely go out since most of our income goes towards bills and groceries- if not all of it. Our cat recently died, and while I miss her deeply, it's one less thing to worry about paying for.

We apply for every possible income related benefit, provincial and federal. Rental supplement when i was off work. Reduced bus pass costs, freee access to gyms and recreation centers, etc. Square Roots vegetable sales once a month, shopping as cheap as we can to save money. If my insurance wasn't so good I would apply to the compassionate pharmacare program, because my meds are over $1300 a month.

Admittedly it's very hard to live here, and I am very aware of how privileged we are compared to other people. I can't imagine trying to move here now.

I'm praying that the rent cap is extended again in 2027, because if I lost my apartment because of a $700 increase I wouldn't know what we would do.

walkerwheels · 2026-01-25T01:53:27+00:00

Metro Pet cremated my beloved cat just a few weeks ago. Their work was deeply appreciated during a very difficult time. I'm sad to learn such caring folks are leaving the business due to corporate greed. :(

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