I started using a cane for my joint problems and suddenly coworkers are speaking to me like I'm five years old or talking to my assistant instead of directly to me.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're experiencing the jarring shift in how others perceive your competence based solely on a mobility aid.
“Where Are You with Disability as identity?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.