tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338505681969815711.post1866035551940862649..comments2023-10-15T06:04:20.446-04:00Comments on Chronic Pain Wizard: the Sidewalk AmbassadorChronic Pain Wizardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05182336095298329583noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338505681969815711.post-72603614850201633262011-08-14T04:00:33.656-04:002011-08-14T04:00:33.656-04:00HUGS! I have people ask me about why I use my cane...HUGS! I have people ask me about why I use my canes all the time. The first time I got the "Is it terminal?" question in front of my kids, I was in such shock that all I could think to respond was, "Why would you ask that in front of my children?" I think the woman was genuinely horrified with herself. I hate that I have to have an answer at the ready in case anyone should ask. These days it's usually, "I have a form of arthritis that's life altering, not life threatening."MamaNymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927274611893302289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338505681969815711.post-7197337654383178652011-08-13T22:42:44.188-04:002011-08-13T22:42:44.188-04:00Yesterday the teller at the bank asked why I was l...Yesterday the teller at the bank asked why I was limping, but she was really nice about it, so I answered politely (and honestly) that my left leg was messed up. But really, why do people need to know this stuff? It's invasive and rude. Did no one ever teach them that it's not polite to ask people why they're crippled?<br /><br />I'm waiting for someone to give me crap about parking in a handicapped spot. I have two responses ready:<br /><br />"I'm sorry my incurable disease isn't debilitating enough for you, but I assure you it was enough for the state of Connecticut, so you can get off my case."<br /><br />Or, if they say I'm not disabled: "Really? What good news! I shall have to tell ALL of my doctors! It's a miracle!"Faerie Nuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083616632384508185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338505681969815711.post-61553239947914668142011-08-13T21:05:58.223-04:002011-08-13T21:05:58.223-04:00Again youve managed to put my exact thoughts into ...Again youve managed to put my exact thoughts into words! Just know your not alone xxstartingfreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738637783284837704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2338505681969815711.post-4942256409715069132011-08-13T16:17:57.617-04:002011-08-13T16:17:57.617-04:00I'd be happy with a small vacation from it all...I'd be happy with a small vacation from it all. Wouldn't that be lovely? A few pain free days, disabled free days, normal days...yup..I am dreaming but it is wonderful to dream and hope that maybe, just maybe, we can find a cure for all of this stuff.Deb aka AbcsOfrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619087592028571941noreply@blogger.com