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My 6 yr old has CP and she is extremely uncomfortable about comments, questions, or stares. She goes so far as to think everything is about her. The other day we were getting gas and both the van doors were open while the kids were in their seats waiting. A car load of teen boys started laughing and pointing at our van so our dd started crying that they were laughing at her. I quickly pointed out that she was in the back seat, they couldn't even see her, and her sister had just tooted making us all gag and make crazy faces as we gasped for air.
I don't mind when folks ask but it is rude to stare at us or make comments about our size or disability. I can turn from giggling to demon possessed in a matter of seconds when they comment on my lack of birth control. We do wave back or smile when they don't stop and are working with our kids to feel good enough about themselves that they don't sob when someone says something.
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