What a great question and what great reply's!

The sad thing is you should never have to worry about anyone in your family making fun of you or being ignorent but I know that is not the case. I think I would be harder on family members because they should know better, all you have is your family. I really don't understand how family can be so cruel to each other. I guess my idea for them would be if they aren't understanding or caring then they just wouldn't be a part of my life. I think with our illness it is a big thing to try and keep a positive attitude.

As for people that don't know us and make comments, I have known many people that are just plain ignorent or who are just rude. I have had the same problems at times with my handicapped sticker, most people will just give me dirty looks like even though I have it I dont belong there. There has been one or two times when I have gotten into it with someone over it, I just told them you dont know anything about me and quit being so ignorent and running your mouth about things that you have no idea about.

As far as stupid comments like you should have taken better care of yourself, I would not even respond to something like that. Even a NORMAL person should get that if you are hunched over or in a wheelchair you didnt ask for it to happen.

It just amazes me sometimes how rude people are, there have been times when my kids will say something like Mom they dont look like they should be parking in a handicapped spot, and I will say EXACTLY we do not know their situation, they could be taking advantage of it or they could be like me who looks normal but we know on the inside that I am not.

We could always get a group of us together to help these people see the light if you know what I mean..lol why do you think we are called KickAS..lol

Take Care,

Lisa

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