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  1. lifeandothermisadventures
    lifeandothermisadventures June 27, 2012 at 7:43 pm | | Reply

    Can we add “in a wheelchair” to this list? I hate that phrase, I really do. It’s as if a person’s entire existence can be summed up in a phrase which implies a physical melding with the chair seat – like they are stuck to it with glue.

    1. E.S. Henry
      E.S. Henry June 27, 2012 at 7:45 pm | | Reply

      I feel like I use this phrase a lot in dialogue about people who use wheelchairs – is there a better phrase that I can use?

      1. lifeandothermisadventures
        lifeandothermisadventures June 27, 2012 at 7:48 pm | | Reply

        Honestly, I am not sure but I try to say that someone “uses” a chair. Fine line, but in my mind there’s a distinction.

        1. E.S. Henry
          E.S. Henry June 27, 2012 at 7:50 pm | | Reply

          I think that’s actually a super useful change in the language. Thank you! I’ll do that from now on.

          1. lifeandothermisadventures
            lifeandothermisadventures June 27, 2012 at 7:53 pm |

            You’re welcome, and I love your blog! I look forward to reading more.

          2. E.S. Henry
            E.S. Henry June 27, 2012 at 9:00 pm |

            Thanks so much! I haven’t had a lot of time to write recently – we’re moving into a new apartment. I plan to go back to a more regular posting schedule soon!

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