Lionheart-one aspect for me is that (outside of this year of COVID), when Im not feeling good, which is a lot, people dont see me. I dont go to restaurants or listen to music or even the grocery store if I dont have to. On better days, when I put on make up, fix my hair and dress nicely, my disabilities are not that obvious.
I have a handicap placard and dont use it unless I am forced to get groceries or something when Im in a lot of pain. So I know I may look normal at a outdoor free summer concert or whatever. I live in a small town with people who are nosey and judging. I remember once I told someone I was retired when I was only in my late 50's and they said, well how old are you, and then said, "how did you retire so young". Thats pretty nosey. I just said "well I guess I invested well" Now of course the difference is that I also have a husband that is working still. However, one thing I know is to not ever try to count someone else"s money. You never know others circumstances and I have never felt that is my business. When I look well, if I said I was disabled, Im sure some would think I am malingering. I refuse to give out that information.
Im not asking these folks to pay my bills....so none of their business. Truth is, I am in retirement status as far as my license goes, and I continue to keep it up every year. If I ever feel better, I will re-instate and work at least part time.
I have a handicap placard and dont use it unless I am forced to get groceries or something when Im in a lot of pain. So I know I may look normal at a outdoor free summer concert or whatever. I live in a small town with people who are nosey and judging. I remember once I told someone I was retired when I was only in my late 50's and they said, well how old are you, and then said, "how did you retire so young". Thats pretty nosey. I just said "well I guess I invested well" Now of course the difference is that I also have a husband that is working still. However, one thing I know is to not ever try to count someone else"s money. You never know others circumstances and I have never felt that is my business. When I look well, if I said I was disabled, Im sure some would think I am malingering. I refuse to give out that information.
Im not asking these folks to pay my bills....so none of their business. Truth is, I am in retirement status as far as my license goes, and I continue to keep it up every year. If I ever feel better, I will re-instate and work at least part time.