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A list of things people receiving disability benefits are tired of hearing.

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7 Things People Receiving Disability Benefits Are Tired of Hearing

  1. “It must be nice to not have to work.”
  2. “I don’t want my taxes to pay for lazy people to not have to work.”
  3. “_____ resisted going on disability and kept their dignity.”
  4. “At least you don’t have to worry about money.”
  5.  “Must be nice to get handouts.”
  6.  “You could work if you pushed yourself more!”
  7. “You’re always on vacation “

You never know someone’s whole story.

Spread empathy, not judgment.

Originally published: February 7, 2017
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