I wondered why she tried to descend those stairs, too. Stupid on her part— even with help.
When I’m having a moment of foot pain due to flat feet, I know that I need to steady myself. I hold on to a railing, or at least, touch the side of the building as I move downward.
It’s a reflexive type of move, especially when moving on slick, stoney steps that are over 100 years old.