• gingersaffronapricat@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    I was taught that complaining about being sick or in pain is something lazy people do. A person who is strong and dependable shows up and gets things done every day regardless of the state of their body. Urgent unlearning for me

    • birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      9 days ago

      oof i recognise this, i had that as well! at least, for calling in sick. nowadays though i do call in sick if i have a cold, so i don’t infect others.