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Pretender

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Written by Sean on Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Someone who will "play" (here I use the word play, but I have to say one thing: This is NOT a game for any of us) at being disabled. From using a wheelchair in public, like I do, to tying one’s leg at home and pretend to be an amputee. Most pretenders don’t want to actually be disabled for real, but just get a feel of things… (Although some pretenders are also wannabes). I dislike the word pretender.

I do NOT pretend to use my wheelchair, I do. The only difference is the reason behind my usage of it.

 

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About Sean

Sean is transabled. His body image is that of an L2 paraplegic. He has been living pretty much 100% of his public life from a wheelchair for the last decade, but hasn't found peace of mind (and is unlikely to until he does become a para).