tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post2026144825225164196..comments2024-03-26T22:07:44.044-07:00Comments on Crystal Hodges: To the Nurse Who Thought I was SleepingCrystal Hodgeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12327800713159423674noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post-60420527037972854812021-02-14T22:56:53.311-08:002021-02-14T22:56:53.311-08:00You are really brave to tackle this type of situat...You are really brave to tackle this type of situation. Stay strong. For walking disabled person, there are quality <a href="https://www.aids4mobility.co.uk/wheelchairs-accessories.html" rel="nofollow">wheelchair accessories</a> can be found here. They also have good delivery services at a moderate rate. Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519512410080857061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post-71636407001658828072017-11-07T07:34:40.703-08:002017-11-07T07:34:40.703-08:00My dear beautiful and brave girl,
Even though you...My dear beautiful and brave girl, <br />Even though you are so much younger than I, I wish I could have half of your inner force and poise in life. You are indeed a brave girl and only those who have the same "different" aspect as you have truly know how brave one must be to cope with others' stares and malicious remarks without makeup on. <br />I, for one, do not dare face the outside world without my makeup on. I wish I was as brave as you... <br />A long time ago, when looking for my first job after my college graduation, the employer said that even though I was the perfect person for the job I still had to present a doctor's statement in which he would say that the "problem" I had was not contagious and would not affect others. When I went to the doctor to ask for that statement, he said he could not help me because he was also horrified by my problem and he was not sure it was not malignant, even though I said to him it was only a birthmark.You can imagine how that terrible episode affected my self esteem...<br />People can be so mean... words are not enough to describe how much people make us "different" people suffer.<br />I never had the support you have from your wonderful mother. My mother has always been embarrassed by my looks and by my birthmark and never provided much support.<br />Having said that, the only thing I ask of you is to continue being the beautiful brave girl you are... You truly are an inspiration, my dear.<br /><br />P.S. As you probably have noticed, English is not my native language, and, therefore, please forgive me for any mistakes.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post-5430225556225307052016-03-10T00:46:21.315-08:002016-03-10T00:46:21.315-08:00Thanks for sharing your views. Great blog here.. I...Thanks for sharing your views. Great blog here.. It’s hard to find quality writing like yours these days. <a href="http://pediatrichomecare.com/job-opportunities-pediatric-nurses-therapists/" rel="nofollow">professional pediatric home</a>calvinewershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577240595558024291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post-44192040574397210892015-06-30T00:44:53.337-07:002015-06-30T00:44:53.337-07:00My mother often tells old stories about people acc...My mother often tells old stories about people accusing her of burning her baby. I guess when I was a new born, a cash register saw me at a store and stared. My sister (7 years older than I) got so frustrated at the way people reacted to me that she yelled, "It's a birthmark!! JUST A BIRTHMARK!" My mom and dad were in shock at her reaction. <br /><br />Anyways, yeah. I get that people are human. Even hospital employees. I have even laughed off a couple of the situations that took place (the one about being asked if my birthmark was an allergic reaction and when someone asked if it was face paint)...They were funny at the time. But these situations just keep happening, and they aren't on the funny side anymore. Hospital employees are human, but they should still be professional and kind. They can ask and be curious in kind ways, and I'd be okay with that. After all, they should expect different people to walk in through there doors - different in personalities, walks of life, in physical appearance and health needs. They should be expecting people like me to walk through their doors, at least, to an extent.<br /><br />If I don't raise my voice, who will? After all, I am always my best advocate.<br /><br />Thanks again for your comment! I always enjoy and look forward to your comments. :-)Crystal Hodgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327800713159423674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post-90205560951997749632015-06-30T00:35:56.684-07:002015-06-30T00:35:56.684-07:00Thank you so much for your encouragement and thank...Thank you so much for your encouragement and thank you for reading! Yeah, I really don't mind that people are curious. In fact, I encourage people to ask questions if they have any. My only request is that they're curious in a kind way...Especially adults, and even more so - adults working in the medical field. Kids are a completely different story as the are still learning how to ask and are usually hilarious as they try and figure out ways to ask about it. (Oh the stories I could tell!! Haha.)Crystal Hodgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327800713159423674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post-41477164517173890952015-06-27T10:10:20.442-07:002015-06-27T10:10:20.442-07:00I think you are an inspiration to us all. My gran...I think you are an inspiration to us all. My granddaughter has SWS and I would much prefer people to ask politely what it is rather than give long harsh looks or make silly comments. You are doing fantastic work, your confidence is amazing. Keep it up - you WILL be able to change people's attitudes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4477506925987494086.post-16121113339160113542015-06-26T18:55:03.039-07:002015-06-26T18:55:03.039-07:00I am sorry that the nurse made such a harsh remark...I am sorry that the nurse made such a harsh remark. One would think in healthcare, we would be more sensitive. (I am a hospital social worker). I think it's awesome that something good like you educating staff will come out of that situation. My son is only 3 and most think he's had a burn of some kind down his arm and neck. He will say, "Its just a birthmark!!" Keep up the good work Crystal.The McGregor Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07497252537624790284noreply@blogger.com