How many of you , CP'ers were ever faced with a similar situation and how do
you all deal with it ??

Kathy





----- Original Message -----
From: mom mhc <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 2:05 AM
Subject: Can I SCREAM Now?


> The other day, I was walking into a local mall with my 4-yr-old son when I
> fell. Some women about my age came to help me up. My son, like a little
> gentlemen picked up my cane and held it for me.
>
> I thanked them. There was no one else around. As they began to leave, they
> all turned to my son (who stood next to me) and began asking: "Where is
your
> mom? Why are you here by yourself? Who do you belong to?" I finally broke
in
> and said simply "Me". They laughed nervously and left.
>
> Incidents like this (where people assume my children aren't mine when in
> public, even though they look like me) happen at least once a month. A
> friend suggested I say that just because my legs don't work, it doesn't
mean
> my ovaries don't. I howled! Renee
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