Everything Is Not Peachey – Lisa Peachey (1)

No one should be put in that situation. In 2006, a woman filed a complaint and successfully sued the city of Detroit for not providing a fragrance-free workplace. In McBride v. City of Detroit, senior city planner Susan McBride was awarded $100,000, and the city agreed to revise its ADA handbook and training and post notices about the fragrance-free policy.

McBride, who is chemically sensitive, voiced complaints after a colleague began wearing strong perfume and utilized a room deodorizer at the workplace. Although the coworker ceased using the deodorizer at McBride’s request, she continued to wear the perfume. McBride sought assistance from her supervisor and the human resources department, only to be told by the city that her colleague had a constitutional right to wear perfume and that, because McBride was the one with the affliction, it was her issue to deal with, not the employers.

The federal judiciary, however, held a different view. It determined that being allergic to fragrances could qualify as a disability under the ADAAA, which is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to this ruling, severe reactions to odors or scents classify as disabilities. The ruling emphasized that once an individual is allergic to a substance, increasingly minimal amounts can trigger these symptoms. Ultimately, the court recognized McBride’s Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, or MCS, as a disability that significantly hindered her essential life function of breathing.

Then there is Wilbert Bazert v. State of Louisiana. Wilbert Bazert was employed by the Department of Corrections at a Louisiana State Penitentiary for sixteen years until May 1995, at which time he was transferred to another part of the prison that increased his exposure to cleaning products, fragrances, personal products, and cigarette smoke. Due to the effect of these secondhand fragrances and smoke on his asthma, he requested and subsequently was denied a transfer.

The trial court rendered judgment in favor of Wilbert Bazert and awarded him $150,000.00 in damages and $29,370 in interest and attorney’s fees. Additionally, the court ordered that he be reinstated in his original position with back pay and that all of his annual and sick leave be restored. There are other cases, but the point is this: We do have rights, and there are legal precedents establishing that chemical sensitivity, MCS and or asthma, qualify as disabilities and we have rights, which are enforceable.

Why is it so hard to find good fragrance-free products?

This book is dedicated to my parents. To my mother, whose kindness, care, and thoughtfulness were matched only by her playful spirit. She always put her children first, striving to do right by us with unwavering love. Her warmth touched everyone fortunate enough to know her, and her absence is deeply felt by all. I cherish every memory and am grateful for every moment we shared. To my dad, affectionately known as Bobarino, who continues to fill my life with laughter and steadfast support.

Even when my choices, ambitions, or goals baffle him, he stands by me, offering encouragement that knows no bounds. I wouldn’t trade him for anything in the world. Mom and Dad, my love for you both is eternal. Mom and Dad on their 50th wedding anniversary vacation in Florida.

OceanofPDF.com This book is a memoir. The events are portrayed to the best of the author’s memory. It reflects the author’s present recollection of experiences over time. Some names, characteristics, and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of the people involved. Some dialogue has been recreated. This book is not intended to give medical advice or replace professional medical care. The viewpoints and opinions expressed by the author are exactly that: personal viewpoints and opinions.

OceanofPDF.com CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES PLEASE… 2. DID IT START BEFORE I WAS BORN? 3. I THOUGHT I WAS OKAY… UNTIL I WASN’T 4. BEGINNING, AGAIN 5. AN ACTUAL DIAGNOSIS 6. TREATMENT 7. LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS AND CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY 8.

TRAVEL 9. RELATIONSHIPS 10. TIME FOR A NEW PLAN 11. THOUGHTS MATTER 12. AMERICA’S OBSESSION WITH FRAGRANCE 13. IS THE FDA ACTUALLY PROTECTING YOU? 14. DOCTORS 15. WHERE AM I NOW? AFTERWORD RESOURCES ALSO BY LISA PEACHEY ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OceanofPDF.com INTRODUCTION I had always thought of myself as a healthy person. Yes, I have struggled with my weight off and on for as long as I can remember, and I have never been what would be considered athletic.

In general, though, I had been free of afflictions for most of my life, had excellent eyesight, felt pretty good, and considered myself normal. Until I wasn’t. Chronic illness creeps up on you. You know you are healthy when you don’t notice your well-being, or lack thereof, or are aware of what your body is doing every day.

Sure, there are good days and bad days. Maybe one day, you didn’t get quite enough sleep, or you had a hangover or a bit of a cold, so you are aware that you don’t feel so good at that moment. Other times, you really enjoyed going to the gym, or maybe you went for an extra-long walk and felt great afterward. You notice your body but more in an afterthought kind of way. It’s kind of like our teeth. We rarely think about them other than basic maintenance like brushing and flossing.

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