I'm 38 and I Can't Support Myself Anymore

Other: Disability, shame, and the hidden violence of a culture that equates productivity with value(itsmevox.substack.com)view on HackerNews

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Author: speckx

Date: 7/28/2026

Article Summary:

The author, a 38-year-old disabled person, reflects on the shame and guilt they feel when unable to work consistently due to their disability, and how this is linked to a culture that equates productivity with value.