Work, Health and Ableism: Denial no more

Denial no more

By KittyT - 13/02/2025 10:00 - Australia - Randwick

Today, after years of me trying to get better, I finally have to admit that I'm severely disabled, as I saw it on my assistance paperwork. FML

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