“Born Gifted”: 40 Stereotypes And Misconceptions Netizens Want People To Stop Believing

Or symptoms aren't easily discernable and expectations are higher than physically able. No, I may not "look" like I'm terminally ill but I AM and I get tired easily.

If I had a dollar for every time I've heard "but you don't look sick", I could retire

It's especially bad when a pain specialist tries to tell you you're looking for attention. He was the one who prescribed Diclofenac, to which I had a severe stomach reaction. One useless surgery and three extra specialists later, a nurse practitioner saves my freaking life. I have a very, VERY skeptical outlook on so-called "specialists" these days. NPs are the best!

As someone with an invisible illness totally agree with this. I live everyday with a base pain level of 5, that's the best it ever gets, but most don't know it because they don't care. But when I have a 8 ir 10 pain day I can't hide it. People think im exaggerating, they have no concept of how much pain a person can endure

Absolutely the truth.

My grear grandma is 96, still living alone with her dog, going frequently to hang out with my grandma. One of the coolest people I know.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Australia's national broadcaster had stock footage of people swing-dancing they showed EVERY TIME to accompany stories about anyone over 60…

Two words. Skyrim Grandma.

My great grandma died at age 102; she made part of her journey west in a covered wagon and sat in front of the TV to cheer when we landed on the moon. At age 95 family convinced her to move in with her daughter b/c the daughter was recovering from a heart attack - until then, she lived alone (Roundup MT)

Just like any other group of people.

And other peoples lives. When someone's car isn't properly fixed (thanks to misogynistic stereotypes), or will cost more to undo the mistake at best, which can easily deplete many peoples funds, causing a loss in food security and other major resources, and that's at best, at worst the vehicle can break down at dangerous time, literally killing people. The patriarchy is completely illogical and really really sucks.

There are a couple of quick oil change places (Jiffy Lube, Valvoline) in my city where the franchisees are women, and they hire a lot of women. I always prefer to go to one of those places if I can.

Back in the early 80s I was only allowed to flag in my road construction job. I wanted to learn to operate machinery. Was told to go concentrate on my useless college degree.

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I'm surprised that there isn't a chain of women for women garages in the USA. Female sales staff, female mechanics who can be trusted to deal fairly with female customers.

They have to walk the streets on fear of being attacked, are underestimated by dumb males that pass them up for promotions and raises, are expected to pick up home work, kid rearing and a career, and also need to pluck hairs in weird places, use uncomfortable shoes and NO POCKETS on their clothes. But they're angry because them hormones, amirite? As a man, all I can say is that those of us that say that are idiots with no mothers, born out of a rotten cabbage, apparently.

I notice no one ever says that a woman is too docile or compliant when she’s at the other end of her cycle. Go figure.

And then when I am on my period and am more aggroable people don't let me use my period as an excuse, like yes I have adhd and anger issues but that doesn't mean my period doesn't affect my emotions at all

this has to be my biggest, chauvanistic trigger! a bf broke up with me because one of his buddies made that crack about me & I heard. I told him I wasn't, but I'd make sure he was the 1st one to know when I was. Why was it ok for his buddy to disrespect me, but not to deal with the consequences? Good riddance to both of them!

Maybe I'm crying cuz I have ADHD and it feels bigger to me.

I really wish some people would just understand that not everyone wants kids. I like kids but I sure as hell don't want any!

I defo want kids, but I don't believe that everyone should have them. If you wanna, go ahead! If you don't wanna, don't and enjoy your life. I'm not telling you what to do.

I don't like kids. I've never wanted kids. I sincerely doubt there is such a thing as maternal instinct.

My sister DEFINITELY doesn't want kids.

And some women(and men) absolutely should NOT have kids.. just sayin.

As far as sexist double standards go, this is about the worst. 14% of males will be victims of domestic violence at some point in their lifetime, compared to 27% of women. Yes, it's more common for women to be victims, but it's not exactly rare for men to be victims....and when men are victims, they're OFTEN still treated as being the ones at fault. "Well what did you do "make' her hit you?!" And any action a man takes to defend himself in that situation is treated as evidence that he's the one who is actually responsible. It is disgusting.

This is similar for trans people. I've called the lines, they don't help at all and rarely if ever have resources. The shelters won't take us at all unless maybe if you're in a really really progressive area. Most places, we are on our own. I was really surprised, but I realize I shouldn't have been.

So true...

So sorry and hope things have been looking up for you.

My brother and I shared our mutual rape stories in December. I've got 3 but his was so much more harrowing that I sobbed so hard. Men get raped.

Whenever I start to talk about how HARD it is to live with OCD+anxiety, I quickly feel like an imposter. As if I am not troubled enough to be talking about my problems.

Invisible Disability.

I think an argument could be made that mental injuries are worse than physical injuries.

Well put