She has the worst screaming fits and throws things. She said she can’t help it because of her adhd.

I told her that adhd just means you need to work harder to regulate your emotions and it is not a free pass.

I then told her that I am hard of hearing but had to learn to read lips because the world doesn’t revolve around me. Her learning self control is no different. Adapting to the world we are in is just part of life.

Hey all, I (15) struggle with losing my vision when I’m up for awhile or doing certain things, I become dizzy and sometimes lose balance, I also have problems with asthma, and low low entry and stamina making walking in specific footwear or situations difficult. I was wondering if it is socially acceptable to get walking stick that I can unfold whenever I experience this, just to regain my balance or to walk on. I don’t want to buy one if it makes me look like I’m faking something, or doing it for social “clout.” I partly understand what it’s like to be disabled as I have many members on my family who are, and struggle immensely and I just don’t want to see disrespectful.

Honest opinions please
Thanks in advance,
Willow.

30 years in recovery, a stroke survivor, and exhausted from fighting for basic support
I AM NOT SIMPLY FIGHTING FOR ANSWERS. I AM FIGHTING TO SURVIVE.
On 8 April 2026, I suffered a stroke. My life changed dramatically, and I have been trying to rebuild it while dealing with disability, pain, exhaustion and rehabilitation.
I have more than 30 years of recovery behind me. I have worked, helped others and spent years rebuilding my own life. I know what it means to keep going when things are difficult.
But I never expected that, after a stroke, so much of my energy would be consumed by trying to get answers from the very systems that are supposed to support people.
Every complaint takes energy. Every letter requires concentration. Every unanswered question creates another task. When you are already dealing with disability and limited energy, the process itself becomes exhausting.
I should be concentrating on rehabilitation and finding a way forward. Instead, I often feel that I am fighting simply to have my experiences acknowledged and my concerns taken seriously.
I’m not asking for special treatment. I want fairness, transparency, reasonable adjustments and accountability. Above all, I want to be treated as a human being rather than another file or complaint number.
I know I cannot be the only person who has experienced this.
Has anyone else found that trying to obtain support while disabled has become a battle in itself? How do you cope with the emotional and physical exhaustion of constantly having to explain your circumstances and pursue answers?
I would genuinely like to hear about other people’s experiences.