i do sort of understand why that guy would tell you how "brave" you are. having several family members that frequently have "pity parties" and feel there is no reason to go on when life gets tough...yeah i get it. it annoys the hell out of me that people just give up.
FWIW, i think they are just trying to be encouraging b/c they probably have persons in their life that would not ever go out missing a leg. or the ones that would expect everyone to wipe their butt b/c it is just to difficult to figure out how to do it alone.
when i had my stroke in aught 4...*giggle* i got that a lot while i was in the hospital. i was determined to not lose my speaking ability or the use of my left side. i pushed myself and refused to just lay there and whine. they were all, "wow, you are brave" etc. *rollseyes* yeah brave? wtf? how is it brave to figure out how to recover?
anyway, it doesn't make it easier to take their ignorance or stupidity but not everyone is as awesome as are you. *g* one can only educate one person at a time unless you hold a town forum. oh noes, did i just give you an idea? tee hee
Oooh, town forum! And I can blame it on Hallie! I'm with you, though, I saw a lot of folks at rehab that just refused to even try and sat there whining about how hard it was, and it was so annoying to see people give up like that when there is so much yet to do and see. Still, it would be nice if folks would figure out the difference between pity and encouragement sometimes, because I know they mean well, but it can be irritating when they present it the wrong way. I'm still kind of sensitive to folks staring at me, I suppose.
And, cheering for you for your determination after your stroke, too. That's the best word for it, I think, as opposed to "bravery" or "strength." And, I think I know at least one or two people who are as awsome, if not moreso, than I am. *Hugs for Hallie*
FWIW, i think they are just trying to be encouraging b/c they probably have persons in their life that would not ever go out missing a leg. or the ones that would expect everyone to wipe their butt b/c it is just to difficult to figure out how to do it alone.
when i had my stroke in aught 4...*giggle* i got that a lot while i was in the hospital. i was determined to not lose my speaking ability or the use of my left side. i pushed myself and refused to just lay there and whine. they were all, "wow, you are brave" etc. *rollseyes* yeah brave? wtf? how is it brave to figure out how to recover?
anyway, it doesn't make it easier to take their ignorance or stupidity but not everyone is as awesome as are you. *g* one can only educate one person at a time unless you hold a town forum. oh noes, did i just give you an idea? tee hee
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And, cheering for you for your determination after your stroke, too. That's the best word for it, I think, as opposed to "bravery" or "strength." And, I think I know at least one or two people who are as awsome, if not moreso, than I am. *Hugs for Hallie*
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