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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  Ann, thank you for your insight. I agree with you 100%. It is hard to understand unless you have seen both sides of the issue, and have walked in their shoes. When stores are really crowded, I am AFRAID to walk because I am not very stable..... if I get jostled, then I stumble, if someone bumps my bum leg, I hit the floor. |
Ok, I have to add something here. I know there are people who take advantage, and yes, there is a sense of entitlement in the world that is totally frustrating. However, like you, I have been on the other side and would like to remind everyone that sometimes you can't see the disability. I have MS. Somedays you would look and me and never think there was a thing wrong with me. Those are awesome days!! Other days might start out that way, but by an hour or two into it, I may not be able to walk across the room without help. I choose not to use the carts when I shop and am fortunate that I have people I can count on to help me out when I have those times. Three years ago I fell and broke my ankle in 3 places and had no choice but to use a wheelchair then since crutches and MS don't play too nicely together.
It was unbelievable to me how many stores are NOT handicap friendly. While I never wrestled with bras (LOVE that image!!) I did manage to get trapped in a bathroom at Ruby Tuesday's and had to wait for DH to realize I had been in there waaay too long.
I would only ask that people think about both sides before making a snap judgment. THEN run the woman down when she cusses you out!!
