Simba's Mom
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- Joined
- Aug 26, 1999
So Mom called me this morning, having recently returned from WDW. Although she's almost 80, she was so proud that "At least I don't need a scooter!" Somehow that rubbed me the wrong way, so I tried to explain "So what if you had? It doesn't matter." But she went on to talk about how wonderful it was that she could walk and besides, she'd rather crawl than use a scooter or wheelchair, she told me.
Here's the rub-currently she lives a couple thousand miles away, but is already planning a Christmas visit. According to my doctor, I have severe back problems and may be in a wheelchair myself in 6 months. In our family, we don't discuss medical issues, so she doesn't know this. So my question is-how do I handle this visit if I am in a wheelchair or even using a cane (another aid she's put down anyone using)? She's staying in a hotel, and right now I'm so mad that I'm not sure I want her to see me if that's her attitude about it. How would you handle this?
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Here's the rub-currently she lives a couple thousand miles away, but is already planning a Christmas visit. According to my doctor, I have severe back problems and may be in a wheelchair myself in 6 months. In our family, we don't discuss medical issues, so she doesn't know this. So my question is-how do I handle this visit if I am in a wheelchair or even using a cane (another aid she's put down anyone using)? She's staying in a hotel, and right now I'm so mad that I'm not sure I want her to see me if that's her attitude about it. How would you handle this?
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