I know you probably mean well, but did you ever stop to think how your words affect me? I get that, yes, I’m in a wheelchair and am unable to walk. I get that I look younger than I actually am. But please, think before you speak. Sometimes people say that I’m younger than I actually am, and I don’t like it.
Especially when you call me short, since I have no control over what my height is or what I look like. Also, did you ever stop to think about how I would feel if you called me disabled or wheelchair-bound? That hurts too. I may have limited movements in my body, and I might not be able to walk without assistance, but that doesn’t mean I can’t still do things. And that doesn’t mean I’m stuck in my wheelchair for life.
When you say these things to me or about me without really thinking, it hurts. Just because you don’t know me and I look different, doesn’t mean that you should criticize me. I know that sometimes you don’t do it on purpose, but it still hurts. So even though you may never read this yourself, I hope that one day you learn to think about what you say about or to other people before you say it. Please and thank you.
Best regards, Namine Eiche
You should always be honest, but first, think about what you’re going to say, because those words could end up hurting someone more than you might think.
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