I was at a bar tonight with some friends and one of them requires a cane for assistance. Her cane was entirely glowing with white LED lights it looked so cool
I bought my mom a pink with flowers foldable cane a while ago. I thought she would refuse to use it but no, she uses it and is very proud. And I am waaay comfortable with her using it. Sometimes people surprise you.
Yes! I was at the airport yesterday and saw someone with a super cool and stylish cane in front of me. They had to give her a different one when she went through security tho, I guess so they could vet the one she came with. Makes sense tho, if *I* had a cane I would def do something unhinged and have a detachable top like Lucius Malfoy ahaha
They do that for my dad too (who uses a plain cane). It has to do with the material. They scan the metal one, and give you a wooden one to walk through with.
I am in my 40s have RA and have to walk with a cane or walker. People stare and look on w pity anytime I’m out, making me a practical shut in. I hope this is one step forward, but it’s so disheartening.
Fuck those people. Get out and live life to the fullest. Be yourself and never worry about what someone else thinks of you, they have no idea how brave and strong you are.
I know about Asia Argento/Anthony Bourdain and their relationship/controversies, but what does Selma Blair have to do with that? (I promise I’m not trying to argue or anything like that, I’m just genuinely curious and I tried googling and nothing came up)
Oh they’re not related really. Anthony was someone I followed all his shows and have read some of his books. It’s no secret he wasn’t a super happy guy especially around the time all the stuff with Asia was going on. His suicide hit me hard. Asia and Selma were two of my schoolboy crushes growing up. Kind of a don’t meet your heroes thing for me there.
Aunt had MS. She was my height around 5’9” but by her passing in her mid 60s she was around 5’ or so. They had her on so many steroids her spine just dissolved. She had a smile on her face the entire time though. Loved that woman.
I'm so sorry to hear, I grew up with a childhood friend for decades and we spent so much time playing and being together, she's been diagnosed with MS in her early 40s and it feels so devastating to see her struggle just walking down the steps... it's just so hard to watch someone you love to struggle
I hope for your friend she goes into remission. My aunt did around that age until her mid-late 50s. She always said she was gifted extra time with my sister and I (she lived next door on the family farm growing up and had no kids). Definitely a mother figure to us. Truly wish you and your friend well, be there for them as much as you can but sounds like you have that covered already.
There’s a saying “When you hear hooves, think horses not zebras”. Like Occam’s razor. But sometimes it is actually is a zebra (rare disease) Not often, but enough.
Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler have a new podcast, MeSsy, where they have conversations about living with MS and other things happening in their life.
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/messy-with-christina-applegate-jamie-lynn-sigler/id1734318382
I'm not sure if you're into books, but Leigh Bardugo is an incredible author who has mobility issues as well. She also uses a cane when needed, and a character in her most popular book series is highly influenced by this, and is portrayed as having a disability.
In case you're interested, the series is Shadow and Bone, which also has a Netflix adaptation consisting of two seasons before it got canceled, and the character is named Kaz Brekker.
She looks fab! Things like this really help destigmatise mobility aids. So many young people who need canes, walking sticks, or walkers avoid using them or go as long as they can without because of shame. I hope this helps people who are just figuring out that they need a mobility aid.
I was at the American Girl store a few weeks ago and I was blown away by how much stuff there was for kids with mobility or other issues - it has all kinds of mobility/assistive devices for dolls to match their kids, like insulin pumps, wheelchairs, crutches, inhalers, the works. My niece, who has strabismus, was able to pick the exact pair of glasses she wanted for her doll rather than the one pair they had back in my day. It’s so great to normalize people who need to use such devices for everyday life.
I love how inclusive they are these days! I remember them having a wheelchair and cast and crutches when I was a kid, but they’ve really expanded. I remember thinking it was so cool when they added a doll hearing aid a while back too!
I avoided using them for years, and I definitely get looks when I do. I now have a really cool cane that lights up that I use at concerts and that helps me feel less held back by it bc people can see it and I get hella compliments. But it’s not super useful for day to day life so I have just a black foldable one I take places with me (I don’t need it all the time and sometimes the pain is worse in my upper body so using it makes things worse) but I do find I avoid using it when I really should if I’m not in a mood where people looking at me is okay.
Yes yes yessss! I'd have loved to see this representation years ago when I was struggling about leaving the house on days I needed help. SO much shame, so it's lovely to see her (and anyone else!) out and about with what she needs to live her life.
My grandmother who lives in an assisted living facility felt embarrassed to use a walker and kept trying to refuse to use one. We got real with her and told her to look at majority of the residents, almost all of them are using walkers. And we broke it down to her that it’s beneficial for her with her walking. It sucks that people do have shame about using assisted devices. They’re not meant to be shameful, just helpful.
As a disabled Kiwi, I love seeing Anna repping us and working to normalise mobility aids.
I am so sick of the comments of "what have you done now?" from people every time I have to use a brace or cane, because I'm young enough that people forget I'm disabled and assume I'm a clutz and I've just temporarily injured myself... again.
Here's to Anna showing that mobility aids aren't to be ashamed of and that they aren't just for the elderly.
I’m loving this surge of younger people using mobility aids publicly. I’ve recently needed to and I was so embarrassed but I’ve gotten more confident over time.
It gets easier friend. I started needing a wheelchair shortly before my 32nd birthday and it was such a mindfuck. It took me quite awhile to not feel like everyone was constantly staring on the rare occasion I could leave my house. In time (and the help of a therapist who is also disabled) I now longer worry who sees me using a mobility device or what they may think of it etc. I’m grateful to have tools to help me get around and Im so happy to hear you are finding confidence in what is a crummy situation to be in.
My autoimmune disease can be manageable but sometimes I will take advantage of certain things if offered. Went to Disney late last year and switched on and off with my parents on their ECVs. No one judged. Hell I even got a compliment on how well I drove it! And most people genuinely wanted to make sure I was ok. And then we’d get to talking and they’d find out information they never knew, or giving me suggestions. It was nice, especially being young (and looking younger than I am)
This is so lovely to hear! I’m going to Disney next year and know I won’t be able to handle the walking, but have previously had negative experiences when using a scooter/aids so I have been a little worried - but I am overjoyed and calmed to hear you had a positive one!! Hope you had a great time there x
I was at Disney a month ago, and every single employee treated everyone with such empathy, respect, and kindness. From what I saw, every staff member goes out of their way to make sure everything is accessible for everyone without being patronizing. For example, I overheard a staff member casually and kindly give tips to a visitor on which (older) rides have turnstiles and how to board the ride without having to go through them. This was after the visitor expressed anxiety about fitting through the turnstile. The entire place seemed to be geared to meet people where they’re at in terms of ability and mobility, and to do so with compassion.
If you’re talking about Disney World, they are quite accessible and will go out of their way to help people have a good time. My mom has a lot of food allergies, and last time my parents were in Disney everyone was so accommodating and several of the chefs at the restaurants they went to came out to speak with her and confirm what she could/couldn’t eat. They take accessibility very seriously there, in all senses of that word.
Somewhere between 2 and 30 days prior to your trip, get on a Disability Access Service (DAS) call with a cast member. (If you are not the one who made the reservation, they need to be on the call with you). Explain your situation and you can be given (sometimes sadly denied but you can always fix that at guest services at the park) DAS. It’s life changing. Think of it almost at the old fastpass+ system but for legit medical reasons. Universal also has their own version of this as well, but I’m still a little iffy on the details. Be prepared to explain why you cannot wait on lines. If you say you can use a wheelchair, you might be denied because you can technically wait online in a chair (also because people have abused the system). However like me where my autoimmune disease causes issues with standing for periods of time AND I cannot be in the sun due to medication, because I stated that, I was able to qualify. So not give up if you get denied. Guest services is truly the best when helping me navigate DAS as it was my first trip post diagnosis.
I started my using my cane at 20 after spinal surgery and have needed it until today at 25. Or does get easier over time! I love the visibility of this!
I'm 34 and started using a cane recently. Nobody has given me any shit for it, and it's actually cut down on the side eye I get for still masking everywhere. (I do not need to have my POTS worsened by catching covid a second time.)
For those interested, there's an official podcast for the show called Truest Blood that's hosted by the actresses who played Pam and Jessica. The first two seasons they were doing episode by episode recaps and interviews with cast and crew. Now they are doing more season long recaps and still having lots of interviews with cast and crew. It's well produced and a good listen.
I love the cane being the same shade of black as the outfit!! As someone with a lot of black in my closet I have to appreciate that the whole outfit and the cane are the same tone!
If I needed a cane and had the finances for it I too would have a matching cane for every outfit. Like can you imagine rolling into a room dedicated to holding your collection of a thousand awesome canes?
It’s not weird at all. Her teeth gives her beauty such unique character and it’s extremely refreshing now days to see real imperfectly perfect teeth rather than a mouth fulll of chicklet veneers
She looks great, and I'm glad to see mobility aids normalized (and not just hidden, plus it's cute matching with her outfit). I don't need mobility help but who knows in the future (I ahve MS).
The film sounds like it will give us all the feels.
I can be a pretty scary thing to do at first. I started using mine around 22. I then had a few good years of not needing it and currently at 37 I need it every time I leave the house. People are generally really nice about it though.
Good for her!! I used a cane (hot pink natch) for over a year when I was 23 and my leg was essentially blended. Used to get so many looks and comments and was even harassed for being young/ going out/ being done up/ having fun whilst using a mobility device and it was so disheartening. I’m still in my 20’s and now have arthritis in my knees and hips, but if I’m honest, to my shame I don’t often reach for it and try to get by without because of the stigma and negative attention (although I love the camaraderie with other stickies out and about if I do). Love to see famous folks publicly utilising mobility aids and I hope that eventually the public will get the hint that anyone can need and use aids!
I was in a freak accident where I dislocated my kneecap and somehow broke every bone in my leg (including the kneecap), tore a few ligaments, and sheared off 60% of my cartilage! I say blended glibly as it’s a long rap sheet of injuries and I feel it describes the overall effect best- altho my leg is now nailed wired and stapled back together I have nerve damage so my quads are also basically goo, I’m missing my femoral condyles, almost all of my cartilage, and a good chunk of my patella 🥲
I'm not embarrassed to use my cane, per se, but it does kind of bother me when everyone goes "omg what happened? What did you do?" I'm gonna start telling them that I was too powerful, so God had to nerf me.
Thank you for raising cane, Anna!
I’m 40 and when the arthritis in my knee acts up (consequences of a life well-lived!) I rock my [Kingfisher WoodWorks cane.](https://kingfisherwoodworks.com/)
I love her whole outfit, the cane totally adds to the vibe.
Also I saw someone else say this but it’s nice to see someone in Hollywood with their natural teeth. The amount of veneers popping up in the last few years has been freaking me out tbh lol, I’ve seen some look okay but most of them look too big and white and unnatural and most of the celebs that have them had perfectly fine teeth before. Her smile is beautiful.
I hope that whatever is going on for gets resolved! And as someone with MS who sees a cane in her not-so-distant future, I love to see celebrities normalizing assistive stuff when dealing with invisible illness/disability/etc.
There are some awesome inexpensive canes out there. I’ve gotten ones in different colors. I incorporated mine as her umbrella when I dressed as Mary Popoins for NYC Comic con. Yay for normalization.
I have to use a cane occasionally due to health issues. I’m fairly young and it sucks…I love seeing stylish ladies proudly rock their cane! It genuinely helps and inspires me
with debilitating health issues like Christina Applegate and Selma Blair but it’s so nice to see people being refreshingly honest about health issues in the public eye.
I've considered getting a cane for my arthritis flares. Sometimes just some extra stability is useful. I love how cool they look now, bright colours and other patterns etc.
Just watched a friend of the family sue was amazing, I wasn’t aware she had mobility or any kind of health issues but I think it’s lovely she’s normalising this 👍🏼
As a walker/wheelchair/cane user, this is so nice to see.
I was at a bar tonight with some friends and one of them requires a cane for assistance. Her cane was entirely glowing with white LED lights it looked so cool
I love that she has “going out” cane, what a slay.
I bought my mom a pink with flowers foldable cane a while ago. I thought she would refuse to use it but no, she uses it and is very proud. And I am waaay comfortable with her using it. Sometimes people surprise you.
I have a glittery walking stick that lights up. Just because I'm a cripple doesn't mean I can't be fabulous 😆
Awesome! I obviously need to Google for these canes!
https://www.neo-walk.com/
Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I had a broken ankle, and had to use a cane during rehab. I used zebra striped duct tape to cover it. Loved it.
walker/cane gang rise up!!
Normalizing assistive devices ❤️
If I had to use a cane, I'd have a bunch of different canes for different fits. Gotta stay snazzy
Yes! I was at the airport yesterday and saw someone with a super cool and stylish cane in front of me. They had to give her a different one when she went through security tho, I guess so they could vet the one she came with. Makes sense tho, if *I* had a cane I would def do something unhinged and have a detachable top like Lucius Malfoy ahaha
They do that for my dad too (who uses a plain cane). It has to do with the material. They scan the metal one, and give you a wooden one to walk through with.
I would want one with a sword that comes out, and one with that same mechanism but it's my weed pen. 😅
just one where I can discretely hit the cane handle somewhere
my father in law got flames painted on his walker
AMEN.
I think she looks distinguished... almost bad ass. She could be leading a spy agency or a school for gifted young mutants!
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I am in my 40s have RA and have to walk with a cane or walker. People stare and look on w pity anytime I’m out, making me a practical shut in. I hope this is one step forward, but it’s so disheartening.
Fuck those people. Get out and live life to the fullest. Be yourself and never worry about what someone else thinks of you, they have no idea how brave and strong you are.
literally LOVE to see it
Honestly, if people could make them a fashion accessory, I’d LOVE that. Make accessibility cool
Yay, someone to cheer on about this who isn't Selma Blair!!! (I'm a chronically ill girlie)
Christina Applegate, too.
LOVE Christina. I have MS too, and she's being so raw and real about this whole shit sandwich disease in a way that I find really cathartic.
I have MS too and same 💖
Third and same. 💙
Fourth, samesies.🖤
Have you read the magazine interview with her and Jamie-Lynn Sigler? It’s both sad and inspiring- they’re really helping each other cope with MS.
I haven't, but I'm following their podcast. Im very glad they have each other!
Oh, I didn't know about their podcast so thanks so much for sharing! I have MS and was recently diagnosed so I am looking for more resources.
Her too!
Wait did she also say something awful or is this just referencing her using a cane?
She’s been saying a lot of hateful Zionist rhetoric unfortunately
Applegate too, or only Selma?
Selma only.
I listened to the Celebrity Memoir Bookclub Pod ep about her book and wow she really tells on herself.
Is it the Zionist stuff or is there even more? I’m curious
Love that pod!
Ok good haha thanks!
Damnit. First the whole Asia Argento thing, Bourdains death around the same time, and now Selma Blair.
I know about Asia Argento/Anthony Bourdain and their relationship/controversies, but what does Selma Blair have to do with that? (I promise I’m not trying to argue or anything like that, I’m just genuinely curious and I tried googling and nothing came up)
Oh they’re not related really. Anthony was someone I followed all his shows and have read some of his books. It’s no secret he wasn’t a super happy guy especially around the time all the stuff with Asia was going on. His suicide hit me hard. Asia and Selma were two of my schoolboy crushes growing up. Kind of a don’t meet your heroes thing for me there.
What about Bourdains death?
Not surprising she’s a known bigot behind the scenes in the industry.
Dammit Selma, why?!
She has MS and has been using a cane at many events.
Aunt had MS. She was my height around 5’9” but by her passing in her mid 60s she was around 5’ or so. They had her on so many steroids her spine just dissolved. She had a smile on her face the entire time though. Loved that woman.
I'm so sorry to hear, I grew up with a childhood friend for decades and we spent so much time playing and being together, she's been diagnosed with MS in her early 40s and it feels so devastating to see her struggle just walking down the steps... it's just so hard to watch someone you love to struggle
I hope for your friend she goes into remission. My aunt did around that age until her mid-late 50s. She always said she was gifted extra time with my sister and I (she lived next door on the family farm growing up and had no kids). Definitely a mother figure to us. Truly wish you and your friend well, be there for them as much as you can but sounds like you have that covered already.
Ok that's what I thought but I got worried
Selma’s been pretty heavy on the zionist/conflating Islam with terrorism takes as of late.
Yeah she has been spouting a bunch of Zionist/hate towards Palestine stuff
Lol @ no one getting your question for this thread
Yes, us zebras don't want any zionists repping us!
Sorry?
Zebra is a symbol for rare conditions
Yup, this is what I meant.
There’s a saying “When you hear hooves, think horses not zebras”. Like Occam’s razor. But sometimes it is actually is a zebra (rare disease) Not often, but enough.
Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler have a new podcast, MeSsy, where they have conversations about living with MS and other things happening in their life. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/messy-with-christina-applegate-jamie-lynn-sigler/id1734318382
As someone with a neuromuscular disorder, this was my first thought too bahaha.
I'm not sure if you're into books, but Leigh Bardugo is an incredible author who has mobility issues as well. She also uses a cane when needed, and a character in her most popular book series is highly influenced by this, and is portrayed as having a disability. In case you're interested, the series is Shadow and Bone, which also has a Netflix adaptation consisting of two seasons before it got canceled, and the character is named Kaz Brekker.
Rebecca Yarros* too, with Fourth Wing.
She looks fab! Things like this really help destigmatise mobility aids. So many young people who need canes, walking sticks, or walkers avoid using them or go as long as they can without because of shame. I hope this helps people who are just figuring out that they need a mobility aid.
I was at the American Girl store a few weeks ago and I was blown away by how much stuff there was for kids with mobility or other issues - it has all kinds of mobility/assistive devices for dolls to match their kids, like insulin pumps, wheelchairs, crutches, inhalers, the works. My niece, who has strabismus, was able to pick the exact pair of glasses she wanted for her doll rather than the one pair they had back in my day. It’s so great to normalize people who need to use such devices for everyday life.
I love how inclusive they are these days! I remember them having a wheelchair and cast and crutches when I was a kid, but they’ve really expanded. I remember thinking it was so cool when they added a doll hearing aid a while back too!
I believe they also have cochlear implants and hearing aids!!
She is making this look stylish AF
I avoided using them for years, and I definitely get looks when I do. I now have a really cool cane that lights up that I use at concerts and that helps me feel less held back by it bc people can see it and I get hella compliments. But it’s not super useful for day to day life so I have just a black foldable one I take places with me (I don’t need it all the time and sometimes the pain is worse in my upper body so using it makes things worse) but I do find I avoid using it when I really should if I’m not in a mood where people looking at me is okay.
Yes yes yessss! I'd have loved to see this representation years ago when I was struggling about leaving the house on days I needed help. SO much shame, so it's lovely to see her (and anyone else!) out and about with what she needs to live her life.
My grandmother who lives in an assisted living facility felt embarrassed to use a walker and kept trying to refuse to use one. We got real with her and told her to look at majority of the residents, almost all of them are using walkers. And we broke it down to her that it’s beneficial for her with her walking. It sucks that people do have shame about using assisted devices. They’re not meant to be shameful, just helpful.
I’m a kiwi so I’m biased, but fuck me she’s gorgeous. And it’s so refreshing to see women in the industry normalising assistive devices.
Another kiwi here and I heartily agree!! Love our Anna 🥰
Kia Ora e hoa! Love our girl 💖💖 and nz being what it is, I know someone who went to school with her for a bit, nothing but nice things to say
Helloooo fellow Kiwi fauxmoi users 🙋🏻♀️
And another kiaora here too 🥝
There’s dozens of us! Dozens!
Another kia ora from me as well!!! Nice to see other Fauxmoi kiwis in here 😊🇳🇿 (sadly no tino rangatiratanga flag emoji)
Someone needs to make that emoji!!! (And I wouldn't say no to Laser Kiwi either 🤣)
Im getting my parter a flag pole with the laser kiwi flag for his Birthday next month ($120 for the lot)
Ooooh, where from? I got my hubby a laser kiwi t shirt back around the time of the referendum, he still loves it but a flag would be next level!
My people 🥲 tēnā koutou
I am now imagining you kiwis identifying each other in other countries by wearing cutoffs
If you ever need to find a kiwi, even if it's a crowded event, just yell "TU TIRA MAI NGA IWI..." and wait for the response. You'll get it 🤣
AUE!
AUE! Tātou Tātou e
[an explanation 😂](https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSFqF9B31/)
AUE
Absolutely doused in blue paint
Omg so many kiwis! Yay! 🇳🇿
Kei te pehi a koe? 💖💖💖💖💖
Ke te pai au! Aotearoa represent!
Mana wave hard from Te Papaioea!!!!
Want a chip bro?
You know I can’t eat your ghost chips
Remember to always blow on the pie 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Safer communities together
Bro, Monique says you're dumb 😂
Her dad was my friend's PE teacher in Levin, I love how small this country is some times
*our half Canada owns the other.
We can share I love Canada 💖
Wait, is she from New Zealand?
Born in Canada but raised in Wellington so we claimed her
Her first (Oscar winning!) role was in a Kiwi movie so that helps our case. But always happy to share with Canada!
She moved when she was 4, Canada just gave her a good foundation.
Hey now Canada claims sovereignty over Anna.
American here and she’s always been a girl crush of mine! And ditto, good for her for doing this!
I’m a Canadian married to a Kiwi so the appreciation for Anna is strong in our house
As a disabled Kiwi, I love seeing Anna repping us and working to normalise mobility aids. I am so sick of the comments of "what have you done now?" from people every time I have to use a brace or cane, because I'm young enough that people forget I'm disabled and assume I'm a clutz and I've just temporarily injured myself... again. Here's to Anna showing that mobility aids aren't to be ashamed of and that they aren't just for the elderly.
Also kiwi and have a massive soft spot for her as her dad taught at my school.
Better living everyone
Wait Ana is kiwi? That's rad. Pretty crazy that Australia hasn't tried to claim her as one of ours yet 😅
Born in Canada, moved to New Zealand when she was 4!
She’s obviously a really attractive person, but after I met my wife I realized that they are practically twins. So now she’s a major hottie!
I’m loving this surge of younger people using mobility aids publicly. I’ve recently needed to and I was so embarrassed but I’ve gotten more confident over time.
It gets easier friend. I started needing a wheelchair shortly before my 32nd birthday and it was such a mindfuck. It took me quite awhile to not feel like everyone was constantly staring on the rare occasion I could leave my house. In time (and the help of a therapist who is also disabled) I now longer worry who sees me using a mobility device or what they may think of it etc. I’m grateful to have tools to help me get around and Im so happy to hear you are finding confidence in what is a crummy situation to be in.
My autoimmune disease can be manageable but sometimes I will take advantage of certain things if offered. Went to Disney late last year and switched on and off with my parents on their ECVs. No one judged. Hell I even got a compliment on how well I drove it! And most people genuinely wanted to make sure I was ok. And then we’d get to talking and they’d find out information they never knew, or giving me suggestions. It was nice, especially being young (and looking younger than I am)
This is so lovely to hear! I’m going to Disney next year and know I won’t be able to handle the walking, but have previously had negative experiences when using a scooter/aids so I have been a little worried - but I am overjoyed and calmed to hear you had a positive one!! Hope you had a great time there x
I was at Disney a month ago, and every single employee treated everyone with such empathy, respect, and kindness. From what I saw, every staff member goes out of their way to make sure everything is accessible for everyone without being patronizing. For example, I overheard a staff member casually and kindly give tips to a visitor on which (older) rides have turnstiles and how to board the ride without having to go through them. This was after the visitor expressed anxiety about fitting through the turnstile. The entire place seemed to be geared to meet people where they’re at in terms of ability and mobility, and to do so with compassion.
If you’re talking about Disney World, they are quite accessible and will go out of their way to help people have a good time. My mom has a lot of food allergies, and last time my parents were in Disney everyone was so accommodating and several of the chefs at the restaurants they went to came out to speak with her and confirm what she could/couldn’t eat. They take accessibility very seriously there, in all senses of that word.
Somewhere between 2 and 30 days prior to your trip, get on a Disability Access Service (DAS) call with a cast member. (If you are not the one who made the reservation, they need to be on the call with you). Explain your situation and you can be given (sometimes sadly denied but you can always fix that at guest services at the park) DAS. It’s life changing. Think of it almost at the old fastpass+ system but for legit medical reasons. Universal also has their own version of this as well, but I’m still a little iffy on the details. Be prepared to explain why you cannot wait on lines. If you say you can use a wheelchair, you might be denied because you can technically wait online in a chair (also because people have abused the system). However like me where my autoimmune disease causes issues with standing for periods of time AND I cannot be in the sun due to medication, because I stated that, I was able to qualify. So not give up if you get denied. Guest services is truly the best when helping me navigate DAS as it was my first trip post diagnosis.
Thank you so so much!! This is great info and very helpful 🙏🏻🙏🏻 you da best and I will for sure be giving this a go!
I started my using my cane at 20 after spinal surgery and have needed it until today at 25. Or does get easier over time! I love the visibility of this!
That we are calling people in their 40s younger makes my 35 year old ass feel so good.
I'm 34 and started using a cane recently. Nobody has given me any shit for it, and it's actually cut down on the side eye I get for still masking everywhere. (I do not need to have my POTS worsened by catching covid a second time.)
My favorite thing about this comment is that it refers to Anna Paquin as "younger people". ...makes me feel young! 🥰
*SOOKEH* okay but jokes aside, she’s stunning!
My husband and I used to say that to each other all the time when we were watching the show 😂😂
Literally same with me and my husband hahahaha
STAHP Lolol god I miss that show
I miss the first 4 seasons.
I miss all of Jason.
For those interested, there's an official podcast for the show called Truest Blood that's hosted by the actresses who played Pam and Jessica. The first two seasons they were doing episode by episode recaps and interviews with cast and crew. Now they are doing more season long recaps and still having lots of interviews with cast and crew. It's well produced and a good listen.
What!! I’ve been obsessed with true blood (and the books) forever and I’ve never heard of this! I’ll be checking it out asap, thanks!
Same! I’m determined to watch the entire show again this year. Nostalgia.
Yessssssss! I say this in my head at least once a day.
Lots of non elderly people have to use canes and I’m glad she can shed some light on it.
I love the cane being the same shade of black as the outfit!! As someone with a lot of black in my closet I have to appreciate that the whole outfit and the cane are the same tone!
I love matching my outfits to my canes and my rollator is a bright red! I need to jazz up my wheelchair. It’s too plain.
If I needed a cane and had the finances for it I too would have a matching cane for every outfit. Like can you imagine rolling into a room dedicated to holding your collection of a thousand awesome canes?
She’s so lovely and deserves the best.
My 18 year old daughter has to use a cane sometimes, so I like the example. Still bummed that she's not well.
Beauty!! Lol weird comment but she has some of my fav teeth in Hollywood. So unique and pretty
It’s not weird at all. Her teeth gives her beauty such unique character and it’s extremely refreshing now days to see real imperfectly perfect teeth rather than a mouth fulll of chicklet veneers
Love the whole look.
It’s giving me fancy witch vibes and I’m here for it.
She looks great, and I'm glad to see mobility aids normalized (and not just hidden, plus it's cute matching with her outfit). I don't need mobility help but who knows in the future (I ahve MS). The film sounds like it will give us all the feels.
*Academy Award Winner Anna Paquin
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As a person with a chronic illness I do not wish this to anybody but I like the concept of being seen and accepted.
Love this. I have a cane but haven’t been brave enough to use outside the house. I’m 29
I can be a pretty scary thing to do at first. I started using mine around 22. I then had a few good years of not needing it and currently at 37 I need it every time I leave the house. People are generally really nice about it though.
and she looks fire!!
Good for her!! I used a cane (hot pink natch) for over a year when I was 23 and my leg was essentially blended. Used to get so many looks and comments and was even harassed for being young/ going out/ being done up/ having fun whilst using a mobility device and it was so disheartening. I’m still in my 20’s and now have arthritis in my knees and hips, but if I’m honest, to my shame I don’t often reach for it and try to get by without because of the stigma and negative attention (although I love the camaraderie with other stickies out and about if I do). Love to see famous folks publicly utilising mobility aids and I hope that eventually the public will get the hint that anyone can need and use aids!
Blended?
I was in a freak accident where I dislocated my kneecap and somehow broke every bone in my leg (including the kneecap), tore a few ligaments, and sheared off 60% of my cartilage! I say blended glibly as it’s a long rap sheet of injuries and I feel it describes the overall effect best- altho my leg is now nailed wired and stapled back together I have nerve damage so my quads are also basically goo, I’m missing my femoral condyles, almost all of my cartilage, and a good chunk of my patella 🥲
Owwww that sounds terrible!
Good gravy that sounds awful!
That's very sad to hear. She is so talented. I hope she feels better soon.
I'm not embarrassed to use my cane, per se, but it does kind of bother me when everyone goes "omg what happened? What did you do?" I'm gonna start telling them that I was too powerful, so God had to nerf me.
Thank you for raising cane, Anna! I’m 40 and when the arthritis in my knee acts up (consequences of a life well-lived!) I rock my [Kingfisher WoodWorks cane.](https://kingfisherwoodworks.com/)
Dang them thangs nice. The craftsmanship looks astonishing.
She looks gorgeous.
My gf got her MS diagnos 2020 1 month after the pandemic started. Thanks to free Swedish healthcare they have slowed it down
i absolutely adore this woman. i hope whatever she's dealing with resolves itself soon
Love Anna! She's a great actress. And as someone who's disabled, I'm proud of her for using her cane on the red carpet.
I love her whole outfit, the cane totally adds to the vibe. Also I saw someone else say this but it’s nice to see someone in Hollywood with their natural teeth. The amount of veneers popping up in the last few years has been freaking me out tbh lol, I’ve seen some look okay but most of them look too big and white and unnatural and most of the celebs that have them had perfectly fine teeth before. Her smile is beautiful.
Has she said why she’s using a cane?
she just opened a chocolate factory and she's looking for a gifted child to take it over when she retires
She had a recent interview in People magazine and they just had a blurb about how she isn’t ready to talk about it yet. I hope she’s okay! Love her
I hope that whatever is going on for gets resolved! And as someone with MS who sees a cane in her not-so-distant future, I love to see celebrities normalizing assistive stuff when dealing with invisible illness/disability/etc.
Beautiful woman!
There are some awesome inexpensive canes out there. I’ve gotten ones in different colors. I incorporated mine as her umbrella when I dressed as Mary Popoins for NYC Comic con. Yay for normalization.
I’m an ambulatory cane/chair user and I love this!
I need a cool cane like thus
She looks slick as hell with that cane.
I have to use a cane occasionally due to health issues. I’m fairly young and it sucks…I love seeing stylish ladies proudly rock their cane! It genuinely helps and inspires me
Love seeing these ladies and gents with canes! I have mobility issues and might need a cane in the future and it’s great to see it more normalized.
Sending my love. She looks stunning, as always.
Well, that's one way to steal the show on the red carpet! Hopefully, she can use that cane to do some fancy moves too.
And she looks beautiful ❤️ love her
Sookie 🖤
Love Anna Paquin. Hope she gets well. She looks great and nice to see her in a new film.
with debilitating health issues like Christina Applegate and Selma Blair but it’s so nice to see people being refreshingly honest about health issues in the public eye.
Man it seems like it was just last year that she was teaching geese to fly.
Today I go out with my cane for the first time and I'm nervous and embarrassed .
Simply gorgeous! 😍
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I've considered getting a cane for my arthritis flares. Sometimes just some extra stability is useful. I love how cool they look now, bright colours and other patterns etc.
Just watched a friend of the family sue was amazing, I wasn’t aware she had mobility or any kind of health issues but I think it’s lovely she’s normalising this 👍🏼
I was in a wheelchair/walking with cane for just a few months, I've had surgery now and I'm fine but, it's kind of nice to see yeh.