The View From Down Here

The View From Down Here

Would you please treat me like a person?

Questions I shouldn't have to ask

Apr 24, 2026
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Hello,

Do you know what it’s like to be dehumanised in your own living room?

It happened to me - again - this week.

I had someone here doing a trial shift to be one of my PA/carers. The interview had gone well, but the wheels came off the bus pretty quickly during the trial.

There were a few off comments - saying ‘good job’ when I stood myself up with my g…

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