I'm not calling out anyone specifically, and I know this usage is very common … but can we stop disparaging crutches as bad things?
Why is "it's just a crutch!" a valid criticism?
Crutches are helpful!
Mobility aids are good, actually!
(Bracing for the inevitable ableist responses to this comment in 3 2 1 … )
#Disability #Ableism #JustACrutch
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