tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post2719030236595239956..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: A Public LetterDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-40691404459719069782012-01-26T16:37:56.365-05:002012-01-26T16:37:56.365-05:00I am also in the Wenbley Fraggle camp and am a gre...I am also in the Wenbley Fraggle camp and am a great admirer of your work and your writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-14510339004127164272012-01-25T10:57:12.318-05:002012-01-25T10:57:12.318-05:00I, too, come here in the same spirit as Wenbly Fra...I, too, come here in the same spirit as Wenbly Fraggle. I come here to learn, at best, how I may be of assistance, or at the least, how NOT to be an unthinking hindrance.<br /><br />And may I say, Dave, that you make learning the lessons a joy, not a chore.<br /><br />SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-83518173847991582412012-01-25T05:08:35.421-05:002012-01-25T05:08:35.421-05:00Wenbley Fraggle, you took my by surprise, you did....Wenbley Fraggle, you took my by surprise, you did. I had not realized, until your comment, that I had readers who fell into any but the three main categories, people with disabilities, families of people with disabiliteis and care providers of people with disabilities. I was gobsmacked at your comment and apologize for not knowing and therefore not mentioning those who were here to read, learn and understand so they can 'de better'. You've lifted my spirits and made me think differently about this blog and about what I write. Thanks for 'decloaking' and making a comment.Dave Hingsburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-46867048637285037042012-01-24T17:23:32.643-05:002012-01-24T17:23:32.643-05:00Dear Still in Hiding:
I am awed by your courage...Dear Still in Hiding:<br /> I am awed by your courage! May you be well.rickismomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817042750959998664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-63978715269678541662012-01-24T13:47:28.853-05:002012-01-24T13:47:28.853-05:00In the main, I'm with Donna Menner. I can be v...In the main, I'm with Donna Menner. I can be very naive, I suppose, about this kind of thing, which in my mind belongs to the vague and unsatisfactory 'past' along with lower wages for women, and the horror of residential schools.<br /><br />But reading his comment now I am very very pissed off at his stupid parents.Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704810407872873565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-15669231490459653322012-01-24T13:10:53.412-05:002012-01-24T13:10:53.412-05:00It was so sad to hear of you living a childhood of...It was so sad to hear of you living a childhood of being mostly house bound. I didn't know things still happened like that - I guess I thought people were more accepting of disabilities. I know you had the funeral for your childhood because you want to put all that behind you. Have you had a frank and open discussion with your parents on why they treated you like this, or would that be opening new wounds.Donna A. Mennerhttp://www.modernseniorproducts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-36074757033462503772012-01-24T10:25:51.879-05:002012-01-24T10:25:51.879-05:00I mean no disrespect to your poster. Its more tha...I mean no disrespect to your poster. Its more that the comments to you got me thinking. My parents were supportive but I also had to sort of put my childhood to rest. Kids were mean to me most of my growing up years. By the time they stopped being mean I was too hurt to realize for a long time that there were nice people in the world. My point is that I am almost 40 now and I have just started to feel comfortable with me. I am very proud of that. But I wanted to tell your letter writer that if he or she wants too it is never to late to make some of those memories you wish you had as a child. Some of my favorite things have to do with being a goofball. Just don't think ever that being done with your childhood means you can't makes up for the fun that you missed now. I am in awe of the courage it took to write about such a personal and private journey and see many good things to come for you.lillytigrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-74136540293914310922012-01-24T09:30:05.030-05:002012-01-24T09:30:05.030-05:00Can I just "ditto" everything Wenbley Fr...Can I just "ditto" everything Wenbley Fraggle said? <br /><br />Still in Hiding - how my heart aches for all that was taken from you, but how it swells with all that is still to come. Welcome home.Belly (Liz McLennan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12185843639648333419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-6137900312541348312012-01-24T09:12:52.019-05:002012-01-24T09:12:52.019-05:00I've read for awhile, but I've never comme...I've read for awhile, but I've never commented. I'd like to think that besides parents, others who have disabilities, and caregivers, you will also find those who want to make sure that we are doing the right thing for people who have it harder than ourselves. I do not have a disability that is obvious, I am not a parent, and I am not a caregiver, but I read your blog to learn about the cruel things that people do and to make sure I never do them. I want to be caring, and helpful, but not rude or presumptious. I want to learn how to respectfully help or not help those who are in wheelchairs, or who need just a bit more space or time to move. I want to make sure that the cruelties of today do not continue into the future.<br />I learn all of those things from your blog as you post entries about how people have treated you, and those you know.<br />I hope this makes sense.<br />Thank you.Alice Fragglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009130427995457826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-3061092777750590202012-01-24T09:06:15.214-05:002012-01-24T09:06:15.214-05:00My two candles were burning yesterday. One for re...My two candles were burning yesterday. One for remembrance, and one for hope..<br /><br />And Dave was right, Still, there are a lot of us out here who are pulling for you... You are a survivor. And you recognize the real truth when you hear it! (or read it) I am so looking forwart to hearing more from you. You have a lot to give - in one short comment you've already given SO much.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12527926041729913404noreply@blogger.com