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)
kashanta91 11
Oh geeze I can understand that to an extent. My mother was told she had to prove why her name legally changed. She's been married for 23 years, has documents and had taken them with her to renew her drivers license, but they still wouldn't accept it stating "that's not the original documentation required. We're not the only state who does this, Texas does as well." We lived in Texas and never had this problem when renewing our licenses. Suffice to say, pissed off would be an understatement.. Hope it all got sorted out for you!
ale1139 20
That's messed up. OP, from your nickname I presume you are a veteran and I would like to thank you for your service. DMV employees are often assholes.
userguydude 4
ydi for being an amputee
Steve_Dudley_UK 10
You hadn't a doctors note so sorry you've not got a leg to stand on.
sethr_di 15
people are stupid
The666Ghost 17
Thats the dmv for you.
theaustin 16
that's the government for you
gardening 17
Man I would love it if someone came to my desk took their leg off and lay it on my desk. Best day ever, I would done on that story for years. I would piss my self laughing and I'd have to buy them a beer. Me & him would be friends for sure. Epic :)
EliGolsdworthy 7
lol are you Aivia?
skinnychick123 18
wow surely this is enough proof!?!