Girl Embarrassed After Accusing Wheelchair User of Faking Disability

Imagine having a disability that requires you to use a wheelchair, and then being accused of faking it for sympathy. That’s exactly what happened to a 20-year-old woman who has fainting issues and weakness in her legs. When her sister’s friend, Sarah, saw her walking short distances, she accused her of faking her disability. But our protagonist wasn’t about to let her get away with it.

The Struggle with Fainting Issues

From Crutches to Wheelchair

Managing Life at Home

Enter Sarah, the Accuser

The Suspicious Look

Froyo Incident

A Simple Request

Sarah’s Accusation

Standing Up for Herself

A Bold Response ️

Sarah’s Exit

Mixed Reactions

Best Friend’s Support

Sister’s Friendship Ruined?

Seeking Validation

A Harsh Lesson in Empathy

Our protagonist found herself in a tough situation when Sarah accused her of faking her disability. She stood her ground and put Sarah in her place, but not everyone agreed with her response. With her sister’s friendship on the line, she wonders if she was in the wrong. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Believe disabled people by default, don’t judge based on ignorance

Standing up to ableist bully in wheelchair dispute

NTA. Commenter suggests humorous revenge against foot-stopping offender.

Sibling stands up against fake disability accusation, receives backlash. NTA

Support for wheelchair user who was accused of faking disability

NTA for calling out ableism. Commenter shares similar experience.

NTA. Calling out a bully who questioned a disability.

Advocating for disability awareness, NTA stands up against ableism.

Defending a wheelchair user from ableist accusations

Wheelchair user stands up to ableist bully

Sister dodged a bullet with that ableist ‘friend’

Commenter defends wheelchair user, condemns friend’s behavior.

Rude and smug girl accused wheelchair user of faking disability

Don’t judge, ask questions. NTA for calling her out.

Helpful comment about POTS diagnosis and support

Using a wheelchair is not a joke . Ignorance is not an excuse.

Wheelchair user receives justice against ableist accuser

Calling out ableism and offering a solution, NTA wins.

Mind your own business ‍♀️

Sarah gets called out for faking disability. Not the a**hole.

Being kind pays off! Accuser embarrassed herself

Calling out ableism with grace and class

Karma strikes back on Sarah. NTA for calling her out

User with POTS and EDS explains need for wheelchair. NTA.

Commenter defends wheelchair user, condemns accuser’s bigotry

Wheelchair user takes high road after being accused of faking disability

NTA stands up to ableist Sarah who blocked their wheelchair

Standing up for oneself against ableist behavior

Don’t judge a book by its cover, NTA comment wins

Childhood experience with disability, commenter supports OP (NTA)

Wheelchair user defended after being accused of faking disability

User defends wheelchair user against ableist friend.

User with chronic pain defends OP and highlights ableism.

Wheelchair user receives support for standing up to ableist friend

Mind your own business, don’t accuse someone of faking disability

Facilitating a disabled person’s needs is more important than doubting them. NTA

Standing up for oneself against ableism. NTA

Don’t assume disabilities are visible. NTA had it coming

Educating others about disabilities is important. NTA for standing up.

NTA! OP doesn’t owe her an apology, she was awful

Sassy reply to entitled accuser, with a touch of justice

True friends support you. NTA, ignore Sarah’s fake friends.

Using a wheelchair as a part-time aid shouldn’t cause anxiety

Calling out fake disability isn’t ruining a friendship, NTA

Publicly accusing someone of faking a disability? Definitely the a**hole.

Commenter references TV show to call out Sarah’s behavior.

NTA commenter questions Sarah’s supporters’ values

Directness pays off as Sarah embarrasses herself. NTA

Standing up for yourself against ableism.

Wheelchair user rightfully defends against ableist assault

Stand up for yourself and get better friends! NTA

User sympathizes with commenter, condemns ableism, and supports NTA verdict.

Disability shaming is unacceptable. Let’s show empathy and kindness

Disabled person defends use of wheelchair, calls out ableism

Sister’s poor choice of friends causes family drama ‍♀️

NTA shuts down ableist Sarah for embarrassing wheelchair user

NTA shuts down ableist comment with satisfying comeback

NTA! Commenter defends OP against ableist friend with fiery response

Defending a friend: NTA and Sarah was out of line

Accuser gets called out for ableism and attention-seeking behavior

Shaming works? NTAs clap back at disability faker accuser.

Respect privacy. Disability is not always visible. NTA.

Matching tone doesn’t make you the a**hole #NTA

Empathetic comment defends wheelchair user against fake disability accusations

Standing up for oneself against ableism

Standing up against ableism. You go, OP!

Standing up against ableist behavior is important. NTA.

Don’t feel bad for standing up for yourself. NTA

Wheelchair user claps back at accuser, internet approves

Standing up for yourself and your needs. NTA

Standing up against ableism. Good for you!

Sister didn’t educate friend about disability, NTA for confronting.

Empathetic comment supports wheelchair user, calls anecdote cringe-worthy.

Empathy for wheelchair users in disability discrimination incident

Standing up for yourself and questioning mutual friends