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11th Feb 2016

Woman’s Thought-Provoking Response To Note Left When She Parked In Disabled Spot

"I’d like to take this time to inform you about a medical condition that I have."

Megan Cassidy

Another story which is testament to the fact that you can never judge a book by its cover.

Most passive aggressive notes left on car windshields are not personal.

However, for one woman, who suffers from an invisible disease, it felt incredibly personal.

When a passerby spotted Cameron McMillan and her friend getting out of a car parked in a disabled spot, they left a note expressing her disappointment.

The note read:

“Ladies, it appears that you are both able bodied.

“It’s disappointing to see the misuse of that disabled placard here at Rocklin Elementary.

“Please reserve this spot for people who are truly less fortunate that you. Thank you.”

Cameron took to Facebook to write a touching response, explaining that although it may not be obvious, she is not in fact “able bodied” as the note suggested.

She wrote:

“I think it’s my turn to say something. Hello. My name is Cameron McMillin.

“Today you made me cry, but that’s okay. I’d like to take this time to inform you about a medical condition that I have called Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome.

“It is a connective tissue condition that causes pain in my joints, muscles, and all throughout my body, dislocated hips, knees, ankles, and ribs, heart palpitations, organ problems, multiple surgeries, and many more.

“You have no idea what I go through every single day.

“I know you made a snap judgement by what you saw, but what you see on the outside is not what exists on the inside. My body may be weak, but I am strong.

“Next time please get to know a person before you make a comment like this.

“People who have Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome are never heard and I want to change that. It’s about time we gain a voice. ❤”