Mobility Aids Q&A | Finding Confidence with Chronic Pain & Fatigue

In this Q&A, I’m answering your questions about mobility aids — and how I found confidence using them while living with chronic pain and fatigue.

I share my experiences with wheelchairs, rollators, and other aids I use daily, and open up about how I learned to talk to others about using them — even when it felt awkward or overwhelming at first.

Whether you’re just starting to explore mobility aids or trying to embrace them with more confidence, I hope this helps you feel less alone 💛

✨ Topics in this video:

How I chose my wheelchair and rollator

Tips for talking to friends, family & strangers about mobility aids

Confidence, pacing, and public perception

Living well with chronic illness, pain, and fatigue

💬 Drop your own experiences or questions in the comments — I’d love to hear them!

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00:00 Introduction
00:36 How to choose between and electric & manual
01:20 Advice on telling family you use a mobility aid
02:30 Should you try mobility aids before buying them?
04:00 Can I use a mobility aid if no one with my disability does?
04:25 How do you get around questions about new mobility aids?
05:21 Any tips for shoulder pain & self propelling?
06:42 Which mobility aids handle steep slopes best
06:55 walking sticks for men
07:12 how often do you use each of your mobility aids?
07:49 how to store mobility aids
08:59 are there instructions or safety precautions when using mobility aids?
09:35 do you feel a difference in treatment from the public when you are using different aids
10:53 what's the difference between a rollator walker and a frame walker?
11:39 how far can you go in a powerchair & how long does a powerchair take to charge?
12:21 how did you transition to using a new mobility aid?
14:11 which mobility aids are best for different tasks
15:35 FlexyFoot Ferrule
16:52 tips for flying as a wheelchair user
18:57 can I decide to use a mobility aid or does a medical professional need to prescribe one
21:24 How to be confident using mobility aids
23:00 Final Thoughts