Some People Have The Nerve
(One of my friends at college has a hidden disability. Her nerve endings send pain signals so she is in constant pain; however, walking is doable. On top of that, she needs a hip replacement at the age of 18, which makes stairs impossible. This means she takes the lift just going up a single flight of stairs. I’ve started going with her because she’s told me people often make comments. We get the lift with a group of guys who are on the sports degree. I press the button for floor one.)
Guy #1: *condescendingly* “That’s lazy, don’t you think?”
Me: *smiles* “My friend’s nerve endings don’t work properly, which means she’s in constant agony. Plus, she needs a double hip replacement due to a birth defect.”
(There’s silence.)
Guy #2: *to [Guy #1] in a light jovial tone* “Bet you feel like a right d*** now.”
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