I Tried Standing on Business and I Dislocated My Knee

By Madi Forrest | Photo by Emily He

Op-ed in favor of No More Business:

Growing up my knee would dislocate and I eventually got a surgery to fix that shit. However, I was not aware that I would still be conflicted post-op. Studies show that I, and other knee brace heroes tend to stand on business at an alarmingly low rate. This is major, as our innate inability to stand on said business should not be expected to look like everyone else's. Unfortunately, we live in a society that does not recognize even a knee brace as anything but a cry for attention. I had my surgery almost four years ago, but I still wear a knee brace to show everyone that I stand with my fallen/falling sisters. This popular stance within my community is often ridiculed and further oppresses the dislocated, which ultimately dislocates them from society.

I urge you to reach out to your local officials to pass the No More Business Law. Without business, everyone can stand tall.