Do not tell people they smell. You have no idea what they go through when you don’t see them, or if they even have access to a shower. I’m bringing this up because yesterday I had someone tell me anonymously that I smell bad. I had an INTENSE FOOT SURGERY 1 MONTH AGO. It is… Continue reading On Telling People They Smell
Category: My Views
My #PatientsArentFaking Stories
TW: Medical trauma, Surgery Gone Wrong Story 1: About 6ish months after my first surgery, I had horrible pain and spasticity around where I had a screw inserted. I went to an ER and the doctor examined me, then told me to “not think about it” Story 2: After my first surgery’s cast was removed,… Continue reading My #PatientsArentFaking Stories
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A letter to myself (and anyone else who needs to hear it) combatting my personal struggle with internalized ableism
Dear Derek, I know it’s tough right now. Your brain is telling you things that aren’t true, through a little voice in the back of your head. You feel like crap... like no one believes in you... like you’re constantly messing yourself up... like you are nothing more than a crippled mess. That’s not true… Continue reading A letter to myself (and anyone else who needs to hear it) combatting my personal struggle with internalized ableism
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Internalized Ableism
Ableism exists. Disabled people (or people with disabilities, whichever you prefer. I'm using disability-first language in this article), also exist. These people clash. Ableists are (normally able-bodied) people who fuel discrimination and social prejudices against disabled people, essentially disability racists. A disabled person is someone who has a major life impairment. Ableists invalidate disabled people… Continue reading Internalized Ableism
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Two Mass Shootings in 24 Hours
There have been 2 mass shootings in 24 hours. You have got to be kidding me right now. I can't believe I have to do this again. Firstly, I would like to send my deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. I can't believe that this is the world we… Continue reading Two Mass Shootings in 24 Hours
Derek I. Schmitz 
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