Don't Turn Your Back!
Don't Turn Your Back!
It can be hard sometimes to know how to act,
What to do,
What to say,
When we see someone in a wheelchair,
On crutches,
Or with other visible disabilities.
I know I used to feel like that,
Until I was actually in a wheelchair.
I am the same person,
But I get treated differently now.
I still have the same smile,
But others don't.
We are people too!
Real people,
With real feelings,
With real emotions.
We sometimes get stuck on ramps, or steps, or in the sand,
Even in doorways!
So don’t turn your back,
Say hello,
Smile,
Don’t turn away!
@MistyMagic
Thanks for this 🥰
Its so important to be aware of how our actions make others feel.
Its about always listening.
Learning.
Growing.
Treating everyone the way you yourself would like to be treated.
Be kind.
People are more than their limitations 💕💜
@MistyMagic
thank you for posting this our physical disabilities are more on seen. what hurts the most is when we in store using a motorized cart and people make rude comments. like if she walked she lose weight and not need that. also she not disabled but just lazy.
so so many times leave hurt feelings. one of the worst things is when we had to sit down on a pellet that water was on as was going to pass out. we had people walk by say nothing at all. even store workers. we felt unseen and uncared about at that point.
people with disabilities and health issues are real people with real feelings. so often people either look away or make comments that make us with disabilities feel worst
Also, if you hold the door when we're about to enter or exit a building, we always appreciate it...at least, I do.
@slowdecline48
yes we do too when we was out today on motorized scooter we can say every store we went to people were kind opened the door for us the one place the lady working ask another person to wait so she could open door from us. this area we live in people are mostly like that kind and helpful we hit the curb and well had a little fall was not hurt but 4 poeple stopped asked if we was on. we still getting use to the mobility scooter but it so nice to be able to go out and not worry about getting dizzy and all but yes people here just like that
Thank you Misty 😊 it was nice to read this. Sending you a lot of strength and happiness ☺️🤗
@passionatePeacock7580 Thank you, I like to try and raise awareness so that everyone may benefit.
@MistyMagic
Very Interesting Name.
@MistyMagic
thank you for posting this and ya your right we same person but get treated differently by many or get stared at a lot for us at times well most the time we walk funny due to they think we had stroke few years ago so kinda like not fully pick up our right foot and at times can make us fall
some people can be nice ask if we ok and help us up at times but others only stare we even had some laugh at us before
@MistyMagic
Thank you so much for sharing 💖 Sending you lots of love and *hugs* ❤️❤️
Beautiful <3
@MistyMagic, thank you for sharing this. ❤️ It really hurts to hear that you’ve had to experience those kinds of comments and reactions from people, especially when they have no idea what someone else may be dealing with behind the scenes.
I can imagine how painful and isolating it must have felt to be struggling so much that you had to sit down because you were about to pass out, and then have people simply walk past without checking if you were okay. In moments like that, being ignored can hurt just as much as the physical struggle itself.
You're absolutely right that people with disabilities and health conditions are real people with real feelings. We never truly know what someone is carrying just by looking at them. A little kindness, patience, or simply asking “Are you okay?” can mean so much.
You deserve to use whatever support you need without having to prove your disability or explain yourself to strangers. ❤️ Thank you for reminding us of that, and I hope you continue to give yourself the same compassion that you wish others would show you. 🌷