diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
index 61967db99588..203fbc7cfdbe 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
@@ -266,7 +266,10 @@
 		return TRUE
 	if(welded || locked)
 		return FALSE
-	if(strong_grab)
+	//MONKESTATION EDIT START - Allow a strong grabber to open their own pulled closet
+	//if(strong_grab) //MONKESTATION EDIT ORIGINAL
+	if(strong_grab && pulledby != user)
+		//MONKESTATION EDIT END
 		to_chat(user, span_danger("[pulledby] has an incredibly strong grip on [src], preventing it from opening."))
 		return FALSE
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)