"I've never heard of the trope that disabled people are accused of lying". okay but have you ever noticed:
the number of "exposes" that are done on individuals "misusing" disability funds? (if, like me, you're aussie... think about the almost fortnightly stories they run on a current affair about NDIS misuse)
the pile-ons that happen online whenever a disabled person accuses someone of ableism, where the disabled person is instantly framed as 'hysterical' regardless of the validity of their claim?
the number of stories disabled people pass around about being misdiagnosed, or being turned away from the ER with a diagnosis of anxiety, when we should've gotten treatment?
the amount of documentation that is required to prove that a person is "actually" disabled whenever they apply for any kind of support, no matter how minor?
that the key concern of many politicians is to cut down on "frauds" who are "taking advantage" of disability support systems?
if you pay attention to disability issues for even five seconds it's painfully obvious that there is a massive culture of distrust when it comes to disabled people living in the world and having support needs. the fact that we are even accused of exaggerating the amount that we're treated like liars is itself an example of this bullshit. "you're lying about how much people imagine you as a permanent liar" listen to yourself
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