Friday, May 21, 2010

What NOT to say to a "wounded warrior"

A therapist asked me today how my "good" foot is doing. I told her I am trying to walk more and hope it will get better and better. And she said, "I don't know. Your x-rays are really screwed up".

Idiot.

So here I was feeling so accomplished, having walked almost the entire distance between Mologne House and the hospital for the first time. And she ruined it...

Like I needed a reminder of just how blown up I was.

Now I feel like everyone is lying to me about whether I'll recover.

4 comments:

Oldfool said...

That Clueless idiot appears unburdened by the thinking process. I am impressed by your accomplishment. You have influenced my life by making me complain less. Thanks.

Freedom's Voice said...

Congrats on your first time walk! You inspire me and I am proud of you. Believe in yourself and don't let the idiots get you down. You know how well you have done and that's what counts. If I were still in the military and in charge of that rehab unit I would have such fun sending that therapist to sensitivity training!

fifi mahoney said...

I wish we had been keeping track of all the stupid things people say. We could have a contest - and award the winner (weiner) with the Yodeling Pickle. You should have punched her in the face.

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