Mastodawn

Picture of me taken with Mabel earlier this week. I spend 90% of my life laying down due to my poor health, sitting in my wheelchair is a victory and is often used to attend medical appointments. However once a week I do take photos of my local area, western Dartmoor. It’s my defiance against my illness, I know I’m going to be in pain and I do it anyway. I’m not a hero or a worthy cause, just someone who’s unlucky. If you’re able bodied I don’t live in your world, (1 ) #photography

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Rachel Burch

I can’t very often shop in person, the last time I went to a city was 13 years ago. I’m an observer, as many disabled people are. I’m sorry if sometimes I’m snippy about your wide open lives or if I answer sharply when I’m asked if I’ve walked that walk even though they can see my wheelchair. But thanks for following along for liking and appreciating. #Dartmoor #Devon #disability #photography

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Helen McLaughlin Art 1d ago

@Rachelburch Your photos are always much appreciated here!

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Aprazeth 1d ago

@Rachelburch
Your photos and posts are always a delight, and a gentle reminder to my late mom whom just like you refused to let her health dictate her life.

So, if I may, I would like to thank you for sharing your photos and stories 🩵 They are appreciated.

She was wheelchair bound for several years as well, and I had to push her around when shopping or when going anywhere. I have seen firsthand how inaccessible life can be to someone in a wheelchair. Let alone bed bound.

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Aprazeth 1d ago

@Rachelburch
So in my opinion, you do not need to apologize

Being in your situation, and someone being insensitive towards you, or dismissive, well, I think a snippy remark is warranted if not outright justified.

Thank you for reading all this. And thank you for sharing your moments with us.

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