Assumptions

Assumptions lead to bad Judgments

With having a disability, I get judged every time I go outside. When I was younger it really bothered me. It still bothers me from time to time. I have been stared at, looked at with disgusted, look at as if i'm of a different species. I can take the looks, they do not normally bother me. If I'm in a really bad mood they will definitely get to me. With little kids, I'll let it slide. What I can't stand is ignorant parents! The child asks the mother or father "What's wrong with that boy?" The normal response is "He's sick" or something similar to that.   

 Sick? No, no, no i'm not sick! I never say that out loud but, you can bet your ass i'm thinking it and probably worse things. Seeing and hearing these things is nothing compared to communicating with these people. These people think i'm practically brain dead, so i'm treated like i'm 4 or 5. I can't even remember how many times my parents have been asked questions I could easily answer. Oh even worse if they actually talk to me. First they will squat down and then talk to me in definitely not their normal voice. I reply to them usually in a unappreciative tone to say the least. The correct way to approach me or anybody else in a wheelchair for that matter is well much different. Depending on how tall you are, you back up a few feet so I don't have to strain my neck. Then you talk to me like you'd talk to anyone else.        

 Ignorance is probably one thing that absolutely pisses me off to no end. It is everywhere but, those few people that show respect by not assuming things are genuine. Here is a rule: If you don't know anything, don't assume things that are most likely untrue. Anyway this the end to another post! I'll be back tomorrow for more! Peace!