You are tempting me to use my cane on YOU

[danceswithgary]

I was in a decent mood when I walked into the pet store today with the girls, who were being well-behaved and charming everyone they met.

I walked out pissed off at the idiotic woman who attempted to convince me that her chiropractor could 'fix me up' so that I wouldn't need a cane anymore.

The cane I use because I get tired and dizzy and my hip seizes up occasionally.

I said, "Thanks, but I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. A chiropractor does not handle autoimmune diseases."

She wouldn't quit and I finally said, "No!" and walked away, but I couldn't leave my bad mood behind with her.

I already have to deal with my well-meaning family and friends sharing all the latest suggestions they've picked up from who knows where. I'm not a stupid woman, I'm able to research as well or better than they can. I'm tired of hearing how I should be able to get better if I just tried blah, blah, blah. It took me years to give in and admit I was disabled and I'm doing the best I can with my restrictions. Gary is the only one who seems to understand that and not push me.

Got a suggestion for me?

Please don't bother.

Really.

I still have enough strength left to do some damage with my cane. :-(

Comments

Spare cane

[(Anonymous)]

I have three, i'd be happy to lend one for the proper bashing of yet another well meanining know it not at all. I've a number of problems which leave me barely able to walk sometimes and I really get tired of the people think if only I tried. "x" I would miaculously not be disabled anymore. My own Gary and my occupational therapist sister are the only ones who seem to even have a clue and who try to help instead of imply I just don't try hard enough. Thank God for them! Hope you feel better knowing it happens to others, not just you :)

Re: Spare cane

[danceswithgary]

:-)