The dudes and I had to use a public restroom today and out of habit we all went into the handicapped stall. When we came out I smiled at the lady who was waiting and turned to usher the boys out behind me. I was expecting the usual, "Are they twins?" comments but instead the lady hissed, "Oh yea, you really look handicapped." I turned back around and realized she was in a wheelchair.
I realized, as I analyzed the situation later, that oddly enough I didn't feel remorseful in any way... I was ANGRY.
I'm still trying to figure out why I reacted that way. Luckily I held my tongue, but a part of me wishes I would have said something back to her. I'm just not sure what... and every comment I think I could have made echos with another that doesn't allow it to be justified.
Does she think she should never have to wait to use the restroom? Maybe her handicap doesn't allow her to wait...
Did she not realize how much easier it is to corral young children into the same stall? Maybe she was unable to have her own...
Should non-handicapped people use handicapped stalls? (Do you use them?)
I realized, as I analyzed the situation later, that oddly enough I didn't feel remorseful in any way... I was ANGRY.
I'm still trying to figure out why I reacted that way. Luckily I held my tongue, but a part of me wishes I would have said something back to her. I'm just not sure what... and every comment I think I could have made echos with another that doesn't allow it to be justified.
Does she think she should never have to wait to use the restroom? Maybe her handicap doesn't allow her to wait...
Did she not realize how much easier it is to corral young children into the same stall? Maybe she was unable to have her own...
Should non-handicapped people use handicapped stalls? (Do you use them?)
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