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Well I have apologised, as I meant no offence to you, even though I got your name wrong! - just that I don't understand why you consider it to be of importance really.

And Faith, I upset you on another thread entirely, I am sorry about that an' all.

I don't actually make a habit of it, with anyone, just pure coincidence.

Superiority? No, but qualified to speak AS a diabetic, which Ageez isn't so doesn't understand what it's like to be one. (It's just like being me, with added mental arithmetic LOL)
 
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I've not posted much lately, but thought I'd put my thoughts down too.

I suspect, rather than what we call ourselves, it may be how we say it (or when we say it?) that conveys more. If it's said almost celebratory, everyone will see it as not much of a problem. Say it with a heavy heart and it might as well be a death sentence.

Like some of the other long-termers, I've always said 'diabetic' or 'I have diabetes' and can't recall being treated differently for it. I do try to call others how they wish to be addressed, although it's difficult sometimes to remember.

I can also see that parents may feel more protective and therefore more indignant when someone appears to be using what they see as a derogatory term.

If I were referred to as 'disabled' I'd feel the need to put them right. But I don't feel 'diabetic' carries that label. It's often just a means of asking for help quickly and without fuss. Something we sometimes have to do and don't have time to consider the niceties.

I hope we don't get too hung up on the words used. 10 years ago (5 years ago?) there was no other term to use.🙂

Rob
 
He hee, I had to fill in a form the other day which asked me if I considered that I was disabled. Well of course not !

But it does depend on who is asking doesn't it? If it was concerning eg my employment rights, then Yes I jolly well am.
 
I've always, always resisted. Even with employment. I declare it but am always afraid that once I say it's a disability, it also becomes a limiting factor.

Not that I ever do anything beyond sit on my bum, but you never know when I might want to be adventurous! :D

It's always an interesting debate. 🙂

Rob
 
Plenty of adventure to be had sitting on your bum, Robster - cycling, kayaking & rowing, for example, not canoeing, as you kneel for that. 🙂
 
No I meant if they actually do discriminate Robster. If you are disabled in terms of the Equal Opps Act, then they is breaking the law. Well they most likely are anyway if they're being orrible, but it should be easier to get take appropriate action against them with an actual lump of legislation, rather than the vague 'constructive dismissal' or whatever.

Also should you need 'reasonable adjustments' or something?
 
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No I meant if they actually do discriminate Robster. If you are disabled in terms of the Equal Opps Act, then they is breaking the law. Well they most likely are anyway if they're being orrible, but it should be easier to get take appropriate action against them with an actual lump of legislation, rather than the vague 'constructive dismissal' or whatever.

Also should you need 'reasonable adjustments' or something?
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I follow your thinking now. 🙄

I was probably demonstrating my bias against disability, rather than accepting that there are times when we, or others, may need protecting.

Very easy to become blind to one's own discrimination!😱🙂

Rob
 
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Plenty of adventure to be had sitting on your bum, Robster - cycling, kayaking & rowing, for example, not canoeing, as you kneel for that. 🙂
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Sadly, my bum doesn't venture as far as it should to seek adventure. That may sound wrong. I'll shut up now. 🙄

Rob
 
Thanks Robster - you caused a coffee/keyboard interface just !

ROFL !
 
Almost the same reaction from me to Robster's comments as from trophywench, except fortunately I'd just finished my mug of tea 🙂
 
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