I'm getting tired of non- #disabled people writing about living through stay at home orders, when disabled people who live in their homes have been dismissed, insulted and ignored.
A Thread.

1 Firstly, I absolutely empathize with every non-disabled person staying at home right now.
It's not fun at all, it's not a vacation.
It's isolating and not so great for one's mental health.
When was the last time you read a piece about this from a homebound #disabled person?

2 #Disabled ppl who can't get out have always been called lazy, mooches, we're just on vacation, we're lowlifes because we might need to rest during the day.
We're sitting on the couch eating bon bons.
Is that what you all are doing now that you need to stay at home? I doubt it.

3 It would be great if, when this is over, non-disabled ppl realize the challenges and difficulties #disabled ppl who can't leave the house face.
Help us with errands,resources,company.
Stop acting like we're doing this for fun.
As you can see, it's not fun!

4 If you are having problems coping with staying at home, be cautious about asking #disabled ppl for advice.
Some might be more than happy to help, others may not. If you've read this thread, you know why that may be.

5 There are plenty of activities that non- #disabled ppl can do that people like me cannot do.
If you are able, exercise to help w/ anxiety, make home cooked meals or bake things.
I can't do either of these things, not even simple meal prep.
Be thankful you can do these things.

6 Where are all the pieces about coping with living at home written by #disabled people who live like this all the time?
@teenvogue? @R29News? Anyone?
We are literally experts on this and there are plenty of great disabled writers out here. Hire us!

7 Remember #disabled ppl who live like this when this #pandemic is over.
Remember us when you can go back outside.
Remember how much help you needed and help those ppl living like this in your communities.
#Homebound #StayAtHome #DisabilityC19 #Disability

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