tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post404914954147202446..comments2023-08-04T00:27:58.790-07:00Comments on FibroLiving: Am I Invisible?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06217055573057330027noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-19141438184227057802012-08-24T06:36:29.635-07:002012-08-24T06:36:29.635-07:00I can't even imagine how awful that would be! ...I can't even imagine how awful that would be! I try to be respectful to anyone in a wheelchair, regardless of whether it "looks" like they need it.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878188377165382634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-26069374772927439482012-08-22T18:27:09.732-07:002012-08-22T18:27:09.732-07:00One of my very good friends has Fibromyalgia and s...One of my very good friends has Fibromyalgia and she also uses a scooter to get around. She has expressed so much frustration and anger over this exact situation. It is so incredibly sad how ignorant and just plain senseless and even cruel people can be towards anyone who doesn't fit into the same particular box that they inhabit. I would love to tell you not to worry about it or that people are stupid and it's best to move on, but there is never anything okay with ignoring or treating someone else differently or less-than because of their struggles or disability, regardless of what it is.Holly (Woman Tribune)http://womantribune.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-33064282435621074062012-08-22T10:44:07.944-07:002012-08-22T10:44:07.944-07:00So sad how the people of this world acts. So sorry...So sad how the people of this world acts. So sorry this happen to you!! Whatever you do....keep your head up and your heart open. Hugs!LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07682429541239717196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-79031589677473411682012-08-22T10:08:13.489-07:002012-08-22T10:08:13.489-07:00I don't know why people are so rude sometimes....I don't know why people are so rude sometimes. I am sorry that happened to you.<br /><br />We went to Lancaster County but didn't make it to Dutch Wonderland I wish we had. It looked like fun.LaVonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553938441239595112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-22732703612016851952012-08-22T09:48:56.470-07:002012-08-22T09:48:56.470-07:00People can truly be something else. :)People can truly be something else. :)ATLanta Saving Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00517643883895210354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-65292175706678939662012-08-22T06:59:46.574-07:002012-08-22T06:59:46.574-07:00You know people are quick to judge what they don&#...You know people are quick to judge what they don't understand. If they were to walk in your shoes they might be a bit more sympathetic instead of rude and judgmental. If I was with you I probably would have yelled back at the people staring for being rude, not the best behavior either but people need to be more tolerant. For those of us that know and appreciate people for people we get the best treats in life!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015227766405288025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-81391484591455056362012-08-22T05:23:04.931-07:002012-08-22T05:23:04.931-07:00I say just run them over:)I say just run them over:)Alisha Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02481136111471240299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-27595414441786123882012-08-22T03:36:58.152-07:002012-08-22T03:36:58.152-07:00I have friends with Fibro and they also get the lo...I have friends with Fibro and they also get the looks or just ignored. I say if they don't move out of your way run them over LOLRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163940660561600129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-20934806018944680362012-08-21T16:19:14.876-07:002012-08-21T16:19:14.876-07:00Thank you Kim that means a lot =]Thank you Kim that means a lot =]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217055573057330027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-43681221599484157672012-08-21T16:17:56.475-07:002012-08-21T16:17:56.475-07:00I can relate in some ways. I have Fibro. and other...I can relate in some ways. I have Fibro. and other health issues as well. Have had to use carts and so on as well and people are just plain rude sometimes. What I have started doing is just plain SINGING... yeah that is right.. it is hard sometimes but I have learned that if I sing (loud).. that people stop ignoring and start asking how in the world can I sing and be in the shape that I am in??? I am in my early 50's but have been having issues since I was in my 30's. praying for you and totally understand your frustration. You may vent with me any time. Kim Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598458499168086475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-39889622134082073662012-08-21T16:05:40.706-07:002012-08-21T16:05:40.706-07:00I can't relate specifically to what's goin...I can't relate specifically to what's going on with you, but I can relate when knowing how other people react in such confusing ways! I know this must not be easy, and I do NOT think that you are invisible!Bridgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13642894900999493613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-90930517265054699302012-08-21T15:33:34.012-07:002012-08-21T15:33:34.012-07:00Omg Jenn you know I can relate. I'm confined ...Omg Jenn you know I can relate. I'm confined to my chair and people are always blocking or walking in front of me. One time I got told off by an 80+ year old because I politely said "excuse me", she ignored me so my friend asked her to move. I get glared at, stared at too. The worst is when they glare at Alan or they're rude to him for using a handicapped spot and there I am rolling down the ramp in my wheelchair, REALLY??? I have even had my chair almost tipped over by some idiot not watching where she's running and blamed ME! It's a wonder why I haven't hurt anyone!Bookworm Babblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524756691810306101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-57132712174657222562012-08-21T15:21:33.245-07:002012-08-21T15:21:33.245-07:00Oh yeah! Dont even get me started about handicappe...Oh yeah! Dont even get me started about handicapped parking! When I use my plaque is when i usually wind up getting into it with people lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217055573057330027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-19578481921961498842012-08-21T15:19:24.453-07:002012-08-21T15:19:24.453-07:00I know exactly what you mean. I don't normally...I know exactly what you mean. I don't normally use my chair but I do when I have to. What is great is the nasty looks I get when I take my chair out of my own trunk and set it up. People think I'm just using it to be special! But really I am strong enough to lift it and everything but sometimes my feet just hurt too much to be able to walk through a store or something. I have even had old ladies scream at me for using a handicapped parking space when I walk out of my car!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425312480217032234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-15179670079930005202012-08-21T14:43:56.261-07:002012-08-21T14:43:56.261-07:00The bottom line is that people judge. It's ine...The bottom line is that people judge. It's inevitable and it sucks. So the next time you are met with rude ass people, that won't move or listen to you, just yell "penis" really loud and see how fast they pay the eff attention. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223530687404043978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-82713793333343041112012-08-21T14:23:41.798-07:002012-08-21T14:23:41.798-07:00Im with Jenny, a bullhorn would have been fun! Im with Jenny, a bullhorn would have been fun! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880017667499348280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-33965854800965280742012-08-21T14:16:07.739-07:002012-08-21T14:16:07.739-07:00Next time you have to act like some of "teens...Next time you have to act like some of "teens" I've seen using them at our parks here. Loud, laughing, bumping into people... And of course use the water gun, Cattle prods, megaphones etc. too! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972739790941695481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-78661120892723014092012-08-21T13:53:20.600-07:002012-08-21T13:53:20.600-07:00I worked on a mall in my town through college, and...I worked on a mall in my town through college, and was shocked by how rude people were to those in the scooter chairs! Sorry you had to deal with that on your fun day. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333150652885376798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-1014352242381140632012-08-21T13:21:18.164-07:002012-08-21T13:21:18.164-07:00That is so messed up that people would judge you l...That is so messed up that people would judge you like that without even knowing the situation. I had to ride in one at stores when I was pregnant because of a high risk. For all they know if could have been the same situation. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908132214580336479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-59418058710481372562012-08-21T12:50:05.531-07:002012-08-21T12:50:05.531-07:00Cattle prods!!! Yes..we will all line up in scoote...Cattle prods!!! Yes..we will all line up in scooters and cattle prod what is known as "eye level" buahahahahahahahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818177404795530865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-27250470941089060272012-08-21T12:41:20.352-07:002012-08-21T12:41:20.352-07:00ooooh Cattle prod!! I could use one!ooooh Cattle prod!! I could use one!Coupons and Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244822048320010605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-77014144383901944052012-08-21T12:36:51.416-07:002012-08-21T12:36:51.416-07:00I was thinking more along the lines of a cattle pr...I was thinking more along the lines of a cattle prod but i guess a water gun could work LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217055573057330027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5857100552972970986.post-61788501505624270072012-08-21T12:35:11.313-07:002012-08-21T12:35:11.313-07:00What is the big deal about you needing a scooter t...What is the big deal about you needing a scooter that people find distasteful?? You should get a mega phone, a loud horn and a water gun to keep people out of your way next time you rent a scooter :) (I am a bit feisty too) jenny at dapperhousehttp://www.jennyatdapperhouse.comnoreply@blogger.com