For the first time, I've experienced hostility here at my apartment
complex but they were mainly pranks...  but sometimes I wonder!!!


Betty Alfred wrote:
>
> In a message dated 12/06/1999 7:50:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> <<
>  > Someone else may feel differently; I don't mean to judge.  I
>  > don't think people should feel obligated to answer a lot of
>  > questions about their disabilities.  With children though, it
>  > seems like an awareness opportunity.
>  >
>  > Betty
>  >
>  >
>  All depends on the kids & the question. 13 years ago when we
>  first moved into this area we used to get regularly harrassed by
>  a little group of 14/15 yr olds. The game was to ring our door
>  bell, ask a question ("Have you got the time Mister?") then all
>  hoot with laughter at the answer.
>   >>
>
> I was thinking of much younger children Deri.  I was in a shopping center
> last year and somebody threw an open packet of barbecue sauce and hit my
> wheelchair.  I didn't see who did it, but I'd be willing to wager that it was
> a teenage prank.  I keep thinking I would feel a little more afraid if
> somebody had come to my home though, like they did to you.