For me it's because I see the stares and "lazy fat kids" whispers. Just because they can't see the pain I'm in. I hate when old people with canes in their carts walk by and give me that look.

@LadyAlyxandrea A nephew of mine who had cancer at a young age (died at 18 years) had to deal with that. Guess the people weren't observant enough to realize that he was in his final months of life.

@itsmedammit I'm very sorry for your nephews suffering and death. That must have been terrible to watch. Shame on people who couldn't recognize a young man dying.

It's weird, I thought when I used the rollator to get in places, that people would see that I was disabled but instead I got looks of confusion.

It's so sad that people can't comprehend young people being disabled if they aren't in a wheel chair or missing limbs.

Sorry, strangers, but even young people can need canes and mobility aids. Young people have problems too.

I'm 28 but my joints are that of 80 year olds. I can't help it, and I'm done letting my pride do more damage to my body. This last fall was really bad and it's because I got overconfident and stopped using my cane.

@LadyAlyxandrea Thank you. Yeah, sometimes people just don't stop and think.

@LadyAlyxandrea When we are reduced to having to use a scooter , we , unfortunately , don't get as much exercise . Our bodies do tend to flare out . It isn't a matter of being lazy . It's a matter of we're still out there being responsible , taking on work , in spite of being sick , in pain , disabled . Being in a scooter , wheelchair , or rollator and continuing to handle all of life's problems is not a sign of weakness , it's a sign of strength . You're doing the things healthy people do in spite of all the additional obsticules , that they don't have to deal with . Don't inspect them for their eye rolls . Paste a smile over your pain , and be very thankful if someone is kind enough to hold a door for you .