Walking with a stick.
I am feeling really self conscious, at the times i need to walk with a stick. Feel like im to young, and that other people are judging me. I know it helps keeps me stable, and takes àlot of pressure off my back. But idk the science behide the comfort of it. Idk if it just a plasebo. I used to walk and skate for miles, day in, day out, like it was nothing. Now it feels like im limated, like this aid is in the way of me. Its not, idk why i feel this way. I wish i could just go out for walks with it, without feeling like im being judged. If i could do that, i could walk for longer, Go ferther, and not feel as drained for it. I just dont like looking old, and like the people around have to ajust the world to fit me in it.
Your story resonates with me.. I have been walking with a cane for 10yr. Started when I was 42yrs old and got plenty of looks as I walk in stores and restaurants (still to this day). I gave up caring what others say or their facial responses.. I know it’s better to walk with it then to go to er to have gravel removed from my palms or face.. worst case break a bone.. so far I have never fallen but trip a bunch which the cane stops me from falling. May I suggest you find a really unique and beautiful cane. It becomes a talking piece. Deflects off why you use it..
@msalec thay is a really kool idea, thank you. 😀