Having
my wrist in a cast due to a fracture has been a humbling experience, and a real
eye opener as to just how clueless people can be.
While
driving to New York City for Thanksgiving, three times I had to tell my husband
that I couldn’t do certain things, like eat a snack while driving, as I only
had one hand. People see me struggling to do something, and do they jump in to
help? Often not. Some just stare and even say, “Gee, it’s amazing you can do that.”
Fortunately
at Thanksgiving Dinner I was seated between two people who totally got it and
made it possible for me to eat without stressing about how I was going to pass
dishes or try to get food on my plate.
My take home from this Thanksgiving is that I
have much to be thankful for, including not having a major injury as a result
of my accident, but I’m saddened to see how indifferent people are about
helping the people around them.
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