1 /5 Monique Rice: Me as a seven month pregnant woman arrived at the office to pay tickets on an kisok that wasn’t working and was stopped at the entrance when I tried to bring in my bottle of water. Despite explaining that I was expecting and also managing diabetes, the staff still refused to make an exception to their no-drinks policy. This situation left me feeling frustrated and unsupported, as hydration is not only important for her pregnancy but also essential for regulating my blood sugar levels. Instead of showing understanding, the office enforced the rule without considering my health needs, which highlighted a lack of compassion and accommodation for my condition.