Today, at the DMV, I was told I had to prove, with a doctor's note, that I was an amputee and that my disability was permanent to get my placard. Apparently, placing my prosthetic leg on the counter wasn't proof enough, and is considered "threatening". The police were called. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was so happy to finally get my disabled parking badge but I was not prepared for the abuse from members of the public because I don’t "look disabled." Just this morning a woman refused to believe I have a prosthetic foot, and tried to make me pull up my pant leg to show her. FML
Today, I got stopped at the bank by security for carrying a weapon and threatened to call the police. I had to prove my “metal stick” was not a weapon. I'm partially paralyzed in one of my feet and have to walk with a cane. FML
Today, my workplace demanded a doctor's note to prove that I can’t stand for long periods, and would benefit from a desk job. I guess my above-the-knee amputation and spinal surgery scars don’t count as evidence, but a piece of paper from a doctor is just fine. FML
Today, after parking in the handicapped spot of a lot with my placard, an older couple with their 7-year-old grandchild came up and yelled at me for being a lying asshole and taking the parking spot. When I showed them my prosthetic leg, the kid started crying and guess who got yelled at again. FML
Today, I received a $250 ticket when I parked my car, that has the disabled placard, in a handicapped spot at a Wal-Mart. The officer said she watched me get out of the car and walk to store without appearing to be disabled. I'm 59 years old, have a steel rod in my spine and a prosthetic hip. FML
Today, I parked in a "Disabled" space. A woman and her kids comes yelling at me about how I don't look disabled and I was just being selfish. I roll my pants up to reveal two prosthetic legs. She then yells at me that I should have warned her before showing my legs since it could scare her kids. FML
Today, I told a guy he should be ashamed of himself for parking in a handicapped space. He hit me with his prosthetic leg. FML
Today, I was at the DMV getting temporary tags for my new car. While waiting in line, a huge fat lady behind me felt the need to run her finger down the scar on the back of my neck. FML
Today, while shopping, an old man came up to me and told me I should be ashamed for walking around fake limping, and that it's horrible to mock people who actually limp from serious injuries. I wasn't faking, I was born without my right leg and I was getting used to my new prosthetic one. FML
Today, at the DMV, I was told to push my forehead against a vision testing device on the counter to activate a blinking light. When nothing happened, the employee started yelling for me to push harder. I tried again, only to knock the whole thing into her. FML
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Top comments
Tarlachia 33
Take your leg and beat them with it.
Abdul888 16
Even if there's a policy, an employee should be given the authority to accept such cases without abiding by the policy.
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Comments (156)
Martnikk 15
YDI they need it for documentation purposes.
nitrog100 21
Honestly...the policy makes sense when it's for conditions that aren't apparent, but does your doctor really need to assure the DMV that your missing limb isn't going to grow back?
rockydify 22
Sorry man, but just because you're an amputee doesn't mean you can bend the rules. They need a paper trail.
Rskittles10 16
I absolutely need a follow up
Sparx1_1 16
It's interesting how most of the commentators are assuming that the DMV was rude or otherwise offensive. OP never said anything about how they informed him he needed a note. He also never said anything about how he reacted only that he put the prosthetic on the counter. For all we know the DMV was being super reasonable and polite and OP was the one being an asshole and making threats. I've worked with a lot of disabled people who think their disability gives them the right to treat people like shit.
imbedderdenu 23
this is why I hate Government and everything to do with it.
drunk_crow 12
I feel like this FML doesn't say what really happened.
champlvl 1
I know that feel I'm a right leg below the knee amputee and it is astounding how rude people can be about it.
distortedglitter 12
Thank you for your service and protecting our beautiful country!
jodielee 1
Had the same thing happen to me and my family at a holiday resort. Could you provide proof that your daughters disabled? hmm the fact that she's in a wheelchair and when she does walk she's stooped over like an old lady meant nothing. Really bad thing was that disabled where to get in free, but because we didn't have a bit of paper saying I was disabled. Had to pay £218 for me. kinda put a dampner on the holiday.