Mobility aids aren’t weakness—they’re tools that help you show up, move freely, and live on your terms. There’s zero shame in choosing what gives you independence. Use what supports you, proudly and unapologetically. Strength isn’t about doing it alone… it’s about doing what keeps you moving forward. I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s in 2003. I was walking with a cane by 2010 and weighed 250 lbs. They said I’d be in a wheelchair by now. I am not ashamed to say I use mobility aids in m