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I was discriminated against yesterday at a local restaurant because of the way I look and act

Hey guys, I don’t think this will get lots of attention, but I wanted to share my story of an experience I faced yesterday.

I’d like to share an experience I recently had at a local restaurant where I was mocked and insulted by the owner and her friend. They called me “weird” and “creepy,” claiming I “intimidate locals” because I walk around town. The truth is, I can’t drive due to my disability and medication—walking is how I stay independent.

They also accused me of not paying for food, even though I do most of the time, or bring friends/family who order. Others in the community do the same or even keep unpaid tabs—but I’m the one singled out. I’m on the autism spectrum and live with multiple disabilities.

I believe this treatment was not only hurtful, but a clear example of ableism. I’m hoping to raise awareness and start a broader conversation about how businesses treat neurodivergent and disabled people. I’d be grateful if you could help share my story or guide me to the right place to tell it.

Thank you for your time and advocacy.
For context, the restaurant is called “The Dale” in Mountain Dale, NY. I have schizophrenia, epilepsy, Asperger’s disorder, and a essential tremor disorder which makes it hard for me to walk, do things independently, and makes me act quiet or very talkative in certain circumstances. I do not have a record of any violence, I just take lots of medications so sometimes I stare off into space or look grimaced.

#Ableism #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Bipolar1 #EssentialTremor #PTSD #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismSpectrum #MightyMoment

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I was discriminated against yesterday at a local restaurant because of the way I look and act

Hey guys, I don’t think this will get lots of attention, but I wanted to share my story of an experience I faced yesterday.

I’d like to share an experience I recently had at a local restaurant where I was mocked and insulted by the owner and her friend. They called me “weird” and “creepy,” claiming I “intimidate locals” because I walk around town. The truth is, I can’t drive due to my disability and medication—walking is how I stay independent.

They also accused me of not paying for food, even though I do most of the time, or bring friends/family who order. Others in the community do the same or even keep unpaid tabs—but I’m the one singled out. I’m on the autism spectrum and live with multiple disabilities.

I believe this treatment was not only hurtful, but a clear example of ableism. I’m hoping to raise awareness and start a broader conversation about how businesses treat neurodivergent and disabled people. I’d be grateful if you could help share my story or guide me to the right place to tell it.

Thank you for your time and advocacy.
For context, the restaurant is called “The Dale” in Mountain Dale, NY. I have schizophrenia, epilepsy, Asperger’s disorder, and a essential tremor disorder which makes it hard for me to walk, do things independently, and makes me act quiet or very talkative in certain circumstances. I do not have a record of any violence, I just take lots of medications so sometimes I stare off into space or look grimaced.

#Ableism #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Bipolar1 #EssentialTremor #PTSD #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismSpectrum #MightyMoment

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My parents want me to take care of them if I ever get better from my mental illness and I am DEFINITELY not gonna do that

My dad told me he doesn’t want to keep me and they are very hypocritical. When I was staying by a hotel because I didn’t want to stay home, he cursed me out so nasty. The other day I kind of talked to him aggressively and when he talks to me that way, he thinks it’s okay. They want me to respect them but they don’t do the same thing back. I rather have a mental illness for the rest of my life than to take care of my parents. I was in and out of mental hospitals and they didn’t even send me clothes in the hospital or come to visitation. What makes you think I should take care of them because I won’t. I deserve to be out living my most best life. My parents have called me disgusting and nasty. Sometimes I would be happy if they seeked mental help themselves because my mom literally sweared that I will get everything I want and I don’t know if that will come true. They don’t make enough effort to help me and then they said I don’t listen to them but they won’t listen to me either. They don’t want to do family therapy. The environment isn’t toxic or abusive. My parents are just messed up. Please don’t comment telling me to take care of my parents or tell them how I feel because I have tried talking them and they won’t listen so I really don’t want to engage in that conversation again. I have been in a mental hospital more than 10 times and I am sure they wouldn’t mind putting me back there if they had enough money so I am not gonna do anything for them. They don’t deserve anything from me. My dad literally told me he doesn’t give a shit about me and nobody does. And you know when he feels like he is running nuts next time, maybe a mental evaluation would be good for both of my parents at old age lol
#CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Disability #ADHD #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #BipolarDepression #Bipolar2 #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1 #BipolarII #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MajorDepressiveDisorder #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Psychosis #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #Trauma #Selfharm #TraumaticBrainInjury #Suicide #SuicidalIdeation #SuicidalThoughts #Anxiety #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismSpectrum #Autism #CheerMeOn

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My parents want me to take care of them if I ever get better from my mental illness and I am DEFINITELY not gonna do that

My dad told me he doesn’t want to keep me and they are very hypocritical. When I was staying by a hotel because I didn’t want to stay home, he cursed me out so nasty. The other day I kind of talked to him aggressively and when he talks to me that way, he thinks it’s okay. They want me to respect them but they don’t do the same thing back. I rather have a mental illness for the rest of my life than to take care of my parents. I was in and out of mental hospitals and they didn’t even send me clothes in the hospital or come to visitation. What makes you think I should take care of them because I won’t. I deserve to be out living my most best life. My parents have called me disgusting and nasty. Sometimes I would be happy if they seeked mental help themselves because my mom literally sweared that I will get everything I want and I don’t know if that will come true. They don’t make enough effort to help me and then they said I don’t listen to them but they won’t listen to me either. They don’t want to do family therapy. The environment isn’t toxic or abusive. My parents are just messed up. Please don’t comment telling me to take care of my parents or tell them how I feel because I have tried talking them and they won’t listen so I really don’t want to engage in that conversation again. I have been in a mental hospital more than 10 times and I am sure they wouldn’t mind putting me back there if they had enough money so I am not gonna do anything for them. They don’t deserve anything from me. My dad literally told me he doesn’t give a shit about me and nobody does. And you know when he feels like he is running nuts next time, maybe a mental evaluation would be good for both of my parents at old age lol
#CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Disability #ADHD #MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #BipolarDepression #Bipolar2 #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1 #BipolarII #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Depression #MajorDepressiveDisorder #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #Psychosis #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #Trauma #Selfharm #TraumaticBrainInjury #Suicide #SuicidalIdeation #SuicidalThoughts #Anxiety #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismSpectrum #Autism #CheerMeOn

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The Kardashians, why I am against them and the people who follow them

There was this girl in my middle school who was suppose to be my friend and she was always nice to my face and I caught her flirting with the guy I had a crush on. Few years later in the future, she is following Kim Kardashian and she has butt implants/lip injections. What a horrible example these sluts give to humanity. #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn #Disability #MentalHealth #BipolarDepression #Bipolar2 #Bipolar1 #BipolarDisorder #Psychosis #ADHD #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #Suicide #Selfharm #TraumaticBrainInjury #Trauma #Anxiety #Manic #PanicAttacks #PanicDisorder #PanicAttack

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The Kardashians, why I am against them and the people who follow them

There was this girl in my middle school who was suppose to be my friend and she was always nice to my face and I caught her flirting with the guy I had a crush on. Few years later in the future, she is following Kim Kardashian and she has butt implants/lip injections. What a horrible example these sluts give to humanity. #CheckInWithMe #CheerMeOn #Disability #MentalHealth #BipolarDepression #Bipolar2 #Bipolar1 #BipolarDisorder #Psychosis #ADHD #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #Suicide #Selfharm #TraumaticBrainInjury #Trauma #Anxiety #Manic #PanicAttacks #PanicDisorder #PanicAttack

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It would mean the world to me if all my wishes that I wrote down come true right away instantly. If you know it will come true, COMMENT

It would make me happy for the rest of my life if all my wishes that I have written down always come true right away instantly and I won’t ever be depressed ever again if they all always come true. If you all know they will come true, please comment telling me all my wishes will come true. I hope everyone on here wishes come true too and all the best to you! 🧚‍♀️
#CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Disability #AnkylosingSpondylitis #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Autism #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #DownSyndrome #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #MultipleSclerosis #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #Sarcoidosis #Scleroderma #Bipolar2 #BipolarDepression #Bipolar1 #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1Disorder #MoodDisorders #Psychosis #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #Addiction #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #SocialAnxiety #Selfharm #SuicidalThoughts #SuicidalIdeation #Depression #MajorDepressiveDisorder #Anxiety #ChronicFatigue #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #ChronicIllness

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It would mean the world to me if all my wishes that I wrote down come true right away instantly. If you know it will come true, COMMENT

It would make me happy for the rest of my life if all my wishes that I have written down always come true right away instantly and I won’t ever be depressed ever again if they all always come true. If you all know they will come true, please comment telling me all my wishes will come true. I hope everyone on here wishes come true too and all the best to you! 🧚‍♀️
#CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Disability #AnkylosingSpondylitis #AspergersSyndrome #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Autism #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #DownSyndrome #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #MultipleSclerosis #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #Sarcoidosis #Scleroderma #Bipolar2 #BipolarDepression #Bipolar1 #BipolarDisorder #Bipolar1Disorder #MoodDisorders #Psychosis #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #Addiction #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorderBPD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #SocialAnxiety #Selfharm #SuicidalThoughts #SuicidalIdeation #Depression #MajorDepressiveDisorder #Anxiety #ChronicFatigue #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #ChronicIllness

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I am almost close to 30 years old and don’t know if I have a successful future ahead

Honestly I feel like giving up on God and just keep going to the mental hospital constantly. I hate the way God made me. I have really bad mental health issues and probably don’t even have the brightest future ahead unless if I have a lucky star. I spent most of my years in and out of mental hospitals. I barely lived life and sometimes I don’t care if I die because I am not living a life I want and I feel miserable #MentalHealth #Anxiety #ADHD #AnorexiaNervosa #Bipolar2 #Bipolar1 #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #CheckInWithMe #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #Psychosis #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #Trauma #SuicidalIdeation #SuicidalThoughts #Selfharm #Autism #Addiction #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Manic #Grief #Diabetes #DiabetesType1 #DiabetesType2 #MajorDepressiveDisorder #EatingDisorders

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I am almost close to 30 years old and don’t know if I have a successful future ahead

Honestly I feel like giving up on God and just keep going to the mental hospital constantly. I hate the way God made me. I have really bad mental health issues and probably don’t even have the brightest future ahead unless if I have a lucky star. I spent most of my years in and out of mental hospitals. I barely lived life and sometimes I don’t care if I die because I am not living a life I want and I feel miserable #MentalHealth #Anxiety #ADHD #AnorexiaNervosa #Bipolar2 #Bipolar1 #BipolarDepression #BipolarDisorder #CheckInWithMe #SchizoaffectiveDisorder #Schizophrenia #Psychosis #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #PTSD #Trauma #SuicidalIdeation #SuicidalThoughts #Selfharm #Autism #Addiction #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Manic #Grief #Diabetes #DiabetesType1 #DiabetesType2 #MajorDepressiveDisorder #EatingDisorders

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