You mind if I chew on your blorbo a little?

“Act your age” I am acting my age this is how autistic adults act fuck you

This is also an example of picking One Thing and putting most of your Better The World efforts there. We have so many different important issues to care about and act toward, and it’s tempting to try and do a Little for Many Things - and I’m not saying that little bits of effort don’t add up! They do. But often you’ll make a bigger impact (and possibly have less compassion/activist fatigue) if you direct the majority of your efforts toward one or two things.

My aunt-in-law does this. She asked for an itemized bill once and saw that they charged her $25 for a single bandaid for her son’s 3 stitches. So she marched over to RiteAid, bought a box of bandaids, marched into the billing office, slapped one band aid on their desk, and demanded they take the $25 off her bill since she reimbursed them one bandaid. Needless to say, the rest of the ridiculous charges were dealt with in a similar manner.....she’s scary.....

Don’t be afraid to be a Karen about your healthcare

Health Karen

There is a world of difference between self advocacy and "being a Karen" Standing up for yourself against the healthcare system, seeking a second opinion from a doctor who isn't treating you when you have a problem, even sending back an order that's wrong at a restaurant ISN'T BEING A KAREN, it's just pointing out a legitimate problem. A Karen is loud because they feel entitled to something that they aren't entitled to and shouldn't be entitled to. You deserve adequate care, and it's not outrageous to say so.