tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post6010686200834087523..comments2023-11-25T01:12:34.326+00:00Comments on Benefit Scrounging Scum: Deathwalk - The MovieBenefitScroungingScumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08939136229593231935noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-38311333409088274452014-01-03T20:04:12.465+00:002014-01-03T20:04:12.465+00:00Thank you for writing this, and congratulations on...Thank you for writing this, and congratulations on that mile! I'm trying to work out how long it is since I walked that far. Ten years, perhaps? It's severe ME in my case. I'm housebound most of the time, find it exhausting to take a taxi to a friend's or have someone push me in the wheelchair occasionally, and on the rare occasions I manage to walk a short distance (with a stick on on side and boyfriend on the other), am also terrified that I'll be "caught", and more likely, that I'll collapse and end up in hospital again. <br /><br />I had a landlord once who turned out to have eavesdropped on my DLA medical (during which the doctor reduced me to tears by forcing me to tell him that I have PTSD because of being raped - I haven't been able to handle a benefits medical since, and I'm talking hospital trips and a suicide attempt after a doctor tried to force his way into my home) and started screaming abuse at me about how I'd supposedly "told such terrible lies", threatening to report me for benefit fraud, and threatening to evict me. Which they were also doing because I wasn't always doing every bit of the washing up within minutes of finishing cooking (I'm talking tantrums over a teaspoon left out of place), so I stopped cooking and lost a lot of weight. The whole thing was absolutely terrifying. The one time I'd walked a short distance after forgetting to take my stick (I was a lot less ill in those days) was thrown back at me as if it was a crime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-42765740861156908272013-01-07T14:57:09.564+00:002013-01-07T14:57:09.564+00:00Thank you.
I've been effectively housebound f...Thank you.<br /><br />I've been effectively housebound for years, and depend on someone else being with me if I want to go out.<br /><br />I have superb neighbours who have even called the police if I try and go out alone ("Dray mate sir, back seat. Now.") They mean well.<br /><br />Apparently, because I'm unsteady on my feet (I'm a Strokie) Quote. I'm 'a danger to myself and others.' Unquote. Tsk.<br /><br />On the few occasions I do get out accompanied and supported there's always the worry that it only takes one disgruntled tabloid reader who wants to have ago. Even that wouldn't bother me too much if this wasn't the age of video editing.<br /><br />So you aren't alone ducks.Draynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-79669007350951481642012-04-15T17:44:24.836+01:002012-04-15T17:44:24.836+01:00Blimey,nyiu make me tired just watching you!
Almo...Blimey,nyiu make me tired just watching you!<br /><br />Almost makes me miss walking... Almost! When I laughed during physio sessions when I was walking (just for exercise) I used to jack-knife alarmingly!<br /><br />Good on ya, darlin.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654555817223327429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-74491505343185091012012-01-08T12:44:09.719+00:002012-01-08T12:44:09.719+00:00Well done. It was touching and painful to watch th...Well done. It was touching and painful to watch this. It's hard to think that some people, just through chance, have such challenges to face.<br /><br />Some people don't think about disability because it's too painful. I agree with the poster above, that it would be great if your work was shown more widely. You're good at explaining it and very positive; need more like you!Strange Attractorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00990599027204643413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-69593466425034592572011-12-14T20:58:07.653+00:002011-12-14T20:58:07.653+00:00~thumbs up~ for both the blog item and the video. ...~thumbs up~ for both the blog item and the video. I added it to a thread over on OuchToo and included a link to here.<br />:-)SunshineMeadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240258966442346952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-89259676172639313452011-12-12T23:27:48.197+00:002011-12-12T23:27:48.197+00:00Congratulations!Keep up the good work!Congratulations!Keep up the good work!britishroseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548767074809800170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-81738820277455865992011-12-11T11:49:47.324+00:002011-12-11T11:49:47.324+00:00great post and video.
I share your fear of others...great post and video.<br /> I share your fear of others misinterpreting my successes as fakery. It is a choice i make- challenge myself to walk a block without my cane, risking public doubt or don't challenge myself, letting my disease progress at a faster rate to avoid the stress of inquisition. i am not always successful in standing up, let alone standing up for myself, but I celebrate every victory I earn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-2373300784116323022011-12-09T23:21:05.843+00:002011-12-09T23:21:05.843+00:00Anyone can see that your video is of a disabled pe...Anyone can see that your video is of a disabled person who is doing something miraculous. It bears no relation to the surveillance footage of fraudsters who are running around playing/reffing football matches, working at physically demanding jobs or walking briskly to the local pub on a daily basis.<br /><br />I realise that this must be a worrying time for those who depend on state benefits, but I think in your case it's obvious that you are genuinely ill and need support.<br /><br />Would you prefer that these fraudsters are just allowed to get away with it and nobody is ever investigated?<br /><br />Sorry, but this country just can't afford to fund those who are taking the pee out of the system.<br /><br />That's just my opinion of course.<br /><br />Thanks for an interesting blog, but please don't assume that the general public think all on benefits are frauds and scumbags.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-45318408317588133492011-12-09T03:14:08.918+00:002011-12-09T03:14:08.918+00:00Thank you so much for this post.Thank you so much for this post.Free Online Datinghttp://dating.guymagnet.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-67495248310236170282011-12-08T12:46:50.954+00:002011-12-08T12:46:50.954+00:00Do you think you can get this post, or a version, ...Do you think you can get this post, or a version, into the Guardian? It says everything that people need to hear, so clearly.misspiggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-74575682181802701692011-12-07T09:41:27.458+00:002011-12-07T09:41:27.458+00:00I admire you completely and Congratulate your achi...I admire you completely and Congratulate your achievement, Well done.<br />My mother has been house bound for 10 years now, she is in pain everyday. She gave up the will for wanting to achieve anything active not only because of the pain but because of the fight she had to do to get benefits to survive. I only wish she never lost the spirit that you show so she could enjoy the time with her grandsons when we visit.<br /><br />You are truly inspirational xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-61277972596420164112011-12-06T21:11:15.219+00:002011-12-06T21:11:15.219+00:00Congrats on your Mile!
I am contacting you from o...Congrats on your Mile!<br /><br />I am contacting you from our Frothers - Too Many Cuts Blog. We would love you to write a blog post for us. If you could get in touch via this email i'd really appreciate it. frothingfont@gmail.com<br /><br />Our blog is<br />www.toomanycuts.blogspot.com<br /><br />Thansk so muchFrothingFonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813188220554415348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-13382686599835913462011-12-06T16:30:58.343+00:002011-12-06T16:30:58.343+00:00Well done. they can't take away your memory o...Well done. they can't take away your memory of that day or your dreams of doing it again; or something even better. Never give up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-16295012614566942272011-12-06T15:56:01.401+00:002011-12-06T15:56:01.401+00:00Congratulations indeed! I only manage about 880ft ...Congratulations indeed! I only manage about 880ft to the local store & back whereas I used to think nothing of walking 6 miles home. Like you and I suspect many, many others who have similar fears that when they are in public, they are under the scrutiny of people who make wild assumptions based on what they've read in the papers. A recent report showed two-thirds of people said they avoid disabled people and another claimed that of those polled, they put the number of those cheating the system at 7 out of every 10 claims. Walking around in plain view with canes and crutches, rolling along in wheelchairs, driving those free cars around, it's all fodder for the suspiciously minded. <br />I've been trying to film my trip out. Maybe others should too if they can and post them to a BoB channel or hashtag deathwalk (with your permission) or something?MRadclyffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126379767555168530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-8259362444827086972011-12-06T15:51:27.595+00:002011-12-06T15:51:27.595+00:00I'm impressed you still use a syringe for oram...I'm impressed you still use a syringe for oramorph. I gave up ages ago and just glug from the bottle.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714918894319998184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-11390853451185315592011-12-06T15:06:43.444+00:002011-12-06T15:06:43.444+00:00"People whose lives are already difficult, pe..."People whose lives are already difficult, people who 99.9% of the public would happily agree should be supported from their taxes, people who have committed no crime other than to become sick or disabled in a society which demonises dependency having their acheivements and happiness sullied by the fear of false accusation."<br /><br />My fear is that may not be true. I would suggest there are a large number of people who have no experience of disability - or can't imagine themselves ever needing assistance who don't give a ****.<br /><br />Read Ayn Rand and get back to me!<br /><br />Having said that: well done for not letting the b******* grind you down.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734567998498546059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-46255490571952616452011-12-06T14:29:58.679+00:002011-12-06T14:29:58.679+00:00congratulations on your mile and the smile while y...congratulations on your mile and the smile while you did it.<br /><br />I will think of you when I start to grumble about my aches and pains and all you have achieved<br /><br />:) :)WendyCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855552019336659332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-41243918383389050102011-12-06T13:16:48.354+00:002011-12-06T13:16:48.354+00:00i think you need to do a sponsered walk. that mile...i think you need to do a sponsered walk. that mile is the equivalent to most peoples 25 miles.<br /><br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-71561360340112590702011-12-06T12:53:51.997+00:002011-12-06T12:53:51.997+00:00Fantastic and inspirational! xxxxFantastic and inspirational! xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-5743900207883037472011-12-06T12:27:46.941+00:002011-12-06T12:27:46.941+00:00You should move to Scotland. The final few seconds...You should move to Scotland. The final few seconds of the video, from 3.20, show you've mastered the famous Scottish dance known as the Glasgae one-step. Only the truly talented can manage it without the aid of large quantities of Vino Collapso!<br /><br />Seriously, congratulations on making the mile and I'm glad the sun shone for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34940564.post-87383899139601300922011-12-06T11:38:44.283+00:002011-12-06T11:38:44.283+00:00Congratulations on your mile, and for being able t...Congratulations on your mile, and for being able to (quote rightly) smile about it too. Your smile puts the rest of us to shame!<br /><br />And if the DWP expect you to cry about such an achievement (just to prove you're still in pain), shame on them too ~:o(Planet Aspiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289111811687273948noreply@blogger.com