Ableism

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My fiance and I went to the circus show in fairhaven tonight. We were sitting on a log as I’m disabled and use a cane. This able bodied lady proceeded to stand directly in front of us knowing I’m using a mobility aid and am clearly disabled. My fiance stood up for me and politely asked her to move just a little bit bc I couldn’t see. She then rolled her eyes and stepped more in the way. My fiance then asked her again, and pointed out my cane and asked her to move. She then blew up on us and another middle aged lady joined in and started harassing my fiance and I until we left. This happening at a public show is absurd. I knew bellingham is performative but fairhaven is worlds worse. This isn’t even the first time this has happened. Incredibly disappointing and saddening. Do better bham/fairhaven.

Posted Sep 6, 2026, 2:44 AM UTC

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