Lol! I misunderstood you, too. It sounded like you have overcompensated so much for CFIDS that you are now Superwoman and can no longer empathize with us mere humans. The poor guy also has a learning disability so I think it’s terrific that he’s holding down a job under such difficult circumstances.
Look, I know that you are Superwoman. (The walking to Wal Mart is very impressive to those of us who rapidly approach our expiration dates.) It’s just that I’ve noticed that very superior people think that their performance is baseline and that all others should be able to do what they do. This comes from a decidedly unsuperior person who occasionally makes accurate observations.
Good night and sweet dreams, my FRiend!
Trust me, Girl. I have never lost my empathy for folks with disabilities, whether they are temporary or permanent. And it’s for sure, I will never be Superwoman. I have more limitations than you realize, and for everything I’m able to do, there are another 10 things I can’t do, and if it takes me two or three hours to shop on payday (travel time included) then it will take me just as many DAYS to recover.
Las Vegas has a favorite charity called Opportunity Village. When I was working, I rode the Paratransit bus that picked up a lot of these kids (no matter how old they are, they are “kids,”) and got to interact with them up close and personal. A visit to the site is a sobering experience, but it is also extremely enlightening and unexpectedly happy.
The kids have no idea they are a minority. WE are the different ones, and we have to adjust to them. Remembering them, and seeing some of the people here, I am very thankful for what I can do. And I try very hard not to pass the CFIDS along by complaining.
To paraphrase: I felt bad because I lost my hat, until I saw a man who had lost his head.
All things in perspective, I am NOT a Superwoman. Just a PWD who is trying to adjust to what life has dealt. It is an every day battle, make no mistake.
XOXOXO