Some people make fun of me because of my disability how can I make it stop???!
Question: Some people make fun of me because of my disability how can I make it stop!?!?!?
I have Cerebral Palsy( I have spastic Displagia) and some people make fun of me because of it I walk in a walker and I walk hunched over!.!.what can I do to make this stop!?!?
PS!.I'm only 13Www@Answer-Health@Com
PS!.I'm only 13Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I'm sorry they do that Roo, that is really rotten and mean!.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: if it were not your CP problems they would find something else to pick on!. These middleschool years are tough because of all the snotty meanness that goes on, especially from the girls!. It happens to everyone at some time!.
The only thing I know to tell you is that the LESS you show that it hurts you, the less they will do this to you!. They do it to get a reaction from you!. It makes them feel powerful!. They don't realize it makes them jerks! (everyone feels weird in middle school - even the popular kids, it's just part of being a teen)
IF anyone does something scary to you, like tripping you, GO TO THE OFFICE/COUNSELOR AND TELL THEM!.
DO NOT take it if it gets dangerous or abusive!. My daughter got some dirty emails sent to her and dirty messages written on paper!. If that happens go to someone you trust and get help to deal with it!. In 9th grade someone took my name and made it sound dirty, they mocked me because I was pale-skinned and wore glasses!. They even made fun of me because I used big words because I am a book freak!. None of this is as big as CP, but it still hurt my feelings and made me feel alone and like a reject!.
These teenage years at school are painful and tough - you will get past them and then life will be MUCH better! If you can find a group to be with it will kind of help - it's easier in two's or three's! =) Look for the good, don't put all your attention on the bad stuff!.
Roo, we all have problems, yours just show on the outside!. All the people with perfect physical bodies have other problems in their lives!. Some of the meanest people at school are totally miserable, but it doesn't make it OK for them to pick on you!.
Hold your head up and respect yourself!. You are a unique person and worth respect!. Don't let anyone's meanness make you disrespect your self!!! Your situation has forced you to grow up a bit faster than some!. You can use that as a good thing!. Many times our problems have a good side to them that we only see later on!. This is true of CP!.
One last thing!. If I had known that Jesus Christ was real and that He cared for me I think it would have been better!. If I had had God's help I would not have been so alone!. I didn't know anything about God back then and I was all alone and it was so horrible!. I met Jesus in my first year of college and It made all the difference to me!. He is my rock and the one who gets me through all the tough stuff!. I will pray for you to find the way to get through all this junk!!!
PS I went through a plate glass door before safety glass, just after I turned 14!. I've had 3 surgeries since then and needed two new knees by age 44!. I need to do the knee replacements this year and I've been putting it off because of the pain and recovery stuff!. I'm sorry you have had so many already!. I wish there was some way I could help beyond sharing the things I've learned, but it's what I can do!. Use things like Y/A to encourage yourself and find support!.
DO YOU JOURNAL!?: Journaling can be a big help!. Getting things down on paper can help you see what is going on and what is really bugging you - Besides, maybe you will become a writer!!! Someday you may write short stories or an autobiography of your life that will change how people think of CP!!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: if it were not your CP problems they would find something else to pick on!. These middleschool years are tough because of all the snotty meanness that goes on, especially from the girls!. It happens to everyone at some time!.
The only thing I know to tell you is that the LESS you show that it hurts you, the less they will do this to you!. They do it to get a reaction from you!. It makes them feel powerful!. They don't realize it makes them jerks! (everyone feels weird in middle school - even the popular kids, it's just part of being a teen)
IF anyone does something scary to you, like tripping you, GO TO THE OFFICE/COUNSELOR AND TELL THEM!.
DO NOT take it if it gets dangerous or abusive!. My daughter got some dirty emails sent to her and dirty messages written on paper!. If that happens go to someone you trust and get help to deal with it!. In 9th grade someone took my name and made it sound dirty, they mocked me because I was pale-skinned and wore glasses!. They even made fun of me because I used big words because I am a book freak!. None of this is as big as CP, but it still hurt my feelings and made me feel alone and like a reject!.
These teenage years at school are painful and tough - you will get past them and then life will be MUCH better! If you can find a group to be with it will kind of help - it's easier in two's or three's! =) Look for the good, don't put all your attention on the bad stuff!.
Roo, we all have problems, yours just show on the outside!. All the people with perfect physical bodies have other problems in their lives!. Some of the meanest people at school are totally miserable, but it doesn't make it OK for them to pick on you!.
Hold your head up and respect yourself!. You are a unique person and worth respect!. Don't let anyone's meanness make you disrespect your self!!! Your situation has forced you to grow up a bit faster than some!. You can use that as a good thing!. Many times our problems have a good side to them that we only see later on!. This is true of CP!.
One last thing!. If I had known that Jesus Christ was real and that He cared for me I think it would have been better!. If I had had God's help I would not have been so alone!. I didn't know anything about God back then and I was all alone and it was so horrible!. I met Jesus in my first year of college and It made all the difference to me!. He is my rock and the one who gets me through all the tough stuff!. I will pray for you to find the way to get through all this junk!!!
PS I went through a plate glass door before safety glass, just after I turned 14!. I've had 3 surgeries since then and needed two new knees by age 44!. I need to do the knee replacements this year and I've been putting it off because of the pain and recovery stuff!. I'm sorry you have had so many already!. I wish there was some way I could help beyond sharing the things I've learned, but it's what I can do!. Use things like Y/A to encourage yourself and find support!.
DO YOU JOURNAL!?: Journaling can be a big help!. Getting things down on paper can help you see what is going on and what is really bugging you - Besides, maybe you will become a writer!!! Someday you may write short stories or an autobiography of your life that will change how people think of CP!!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am sorry to hear that you have Cerebral Palsy!.
Just remember some people, especially children are cruel!.This kind of stuff starts at home where parents are not strict enough on teaching manners!.
You probably can't make it stop,but if you can just ignore them it will disappoint them when they realize that they aren't hurting your feelings!.
One other thing to remember is you are a very brave young lady!.You have a talent!. If you don't know what it is search for it!.
Look for the beauty in the world and there are a lot of kind loving people!. Take time to see and smell the flowers!.
Listen to the rain as it falls!.Watch the birds and animals!.
You will be fine, and those who make fun of you will be amazed of how much beauty you conceive and love!.
Good luck Little Friend!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Just remember some people, especially children are cruel!.This kind of stuff starts at home where parents are not strict enough on teaching manners!.
You probably can't make it stop,but if you can just ignore them it will disappoint them when they realize that they aren't hurting your feelings!.
One other thing to remember is you are a very brave young lady!.You have a talent!. If you don't know what it is search for it!.
Look for the beauty in the world and there are a lot of kind loving people!. Take time to see and smell the flowers!.
Listen to the rain as it falls!.Watch the birds and animals!.
You will be fine, and those who make fun of you will be amazed of how much beauty you conceive and love!.
Good luck Little Friend!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was made fun of my whole young adult life WITHOUT having cerebral palsy!. I was too sensitive though, and because of this people made fun of me even more!.
There are a lot of reasons why you ought to make yourself not bothered with their taunting!. One is that they have no good reason to make fun of you!. The second is that they will make fun of you less once they think that you're not bothered by it!. If you're sensitive to it like I was, it will be relentless!. If you are unaffected by it, then the bullies will become disinterested and leave you alone!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
There are a lot of reasons why you ought to make yourself not bothered with their taunting!. One is that they have no good reason to make fun of you!. The second is that they will make fun of you less once they think that you're not bothered by it!. If you're sensitive to it like I was, it will be relentless!. If you are unaffected by it, then the bullies will become disinterested and leave you alone!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Say "It must make you feel really big making fun of a disabled person", then look at the friends they are with & say "You must really look up to him"!. What I've found at my wiser age is that people like this get what's coming to them later in life, in every case I've seen the ones that were the bullies in school are the biggest losers today!. They are just pathetic & feel so lousy about themselves that they must draw attention to others, they are insecure!. Do the best you can, but honestly, school is hard, and everyone has a hard time at some point with someone!. Don't let them get to you, be the best you can be, and be proud of yourself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am sorry that you are having to endure this!. Because of your age, I would assume that this is going on in school and I would suggest that you (and your parents) discuss this with your school principal!. Perhaps he or she could introduce some disability awareness program in the school!.
Do not let this get you down!. Remember that they do this because they are small minded and inferior people try to make themselves appear to be bigger and better by making fun of people around them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Do not let this get you down!. Remember that they do this because they are small minded and inferior people try to make themselves appear to be bigger and better by making fun of people around them!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm so sorry to hear that other kids make fun of you for that!. I wish everyone would treat everyone else with respect, but sadly most 13 year olds aren't mature enough to understand that!.
The best way for most people to overlook disabilities is to be confident and positive!. If this is drawing attention to yourself anyways, might as well have fun with it!. I saw a guy on Oprah who had no legs, but he managed to write a book and have a great social life primarily because he was optimistic and was willing to work hard to be anything he wanted to be!. It's very inspiring!.!.!. it's called "No Excuses" you should maybe check it out!. Good luck, hun :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
The best way for most people to overlook disabilities is to be confident and positive!. If this is drawing attention to yourself anyways, might as well have fun with it!. I saw a guy on Oprah who had no legs, but he managed to write a book and have a great social life primarily because he was optimistic and was willing to work hard to be anything he wanted to be!. It's very inspiring!.!.!. it's called "No Excuses" you should maybe check it out!. Good luck, hun :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Honey, (HUGS)!. They just don't understand!. And they don't realise how lucky they are!. On the other hand, I hope that you realise how lucky you are- 'cause I'm guessing that you have an insight into humans well beyond your years!. One other point- and I say this as the big sister of someone with a physical disability- everyone gets teased!. I was teased for having green eyes, a friend of mine was teased for having small ears (yes- small not big)!.!.!. but watching my little sister get teased for her physical disability!.!.!. let's just say that I was no stranger to the Principal's office!. It is an unfortunate trait of many humans to make fun of difference!. Let me repeat: difference!. That's all it is most of the time!. I hope that you can focus on the other aspects of your life!. Don't sweat the little things- and really, it's mostly little things!.
Develop the skills that you have!. Success (and thus revenge on the small minded) will be sweet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Develop the skills that you have!. Success (and thus revenge on the small minded) will be sweet!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am sorry your having to deal with people who are so rude!. I am 32 and walk with a cane and at times use my handicap parking!. Just because they can't physically see why I am disabled doesn't mean its not there!.
I think people look a lot because they are curious and if they are making fun of you that is because they are simply immature!. Come up with some witty comebacks is my suggestion!.
Good Luck to you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I think people look a lot because they are curious and if they are making fun of you that is because they are simply immature!. Come up with some witty comebacks is my suggestion!.
Good Luck to you!Www@Answer-Health@Com
if they are kids i can kinda understand--they are just ignorant, i know that it hurts your feelings but hey people make fun of anything that they can find to do so with : a poor person , someone's last name, too skinny, too heavy, freckles ,pimples etc!.Most regret it when they mature , and wish they could go back and apologizeWww@Answer-Health@Com
dont worry about the people that tease you!.!.!. they will get whats comming to them, you just need to focus on who you are and the friends that dont make fun of you!.
if the teasing really bothers you, you could try to laugh along with them and when they see that your not bothered by what there saying they might stop!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
if the teasing really bothers you, you could try to laugh along with them and when they see that your not bothered by what there saying they might stop!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
My precious friend, I would not worry about idiots too much!. You see, you matter most to the one who loves you the most!.!.!.!.your creator!. In fact, you are the apple of His eye and this is what He has said about you: For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future!.
There have been many great people who were born with disabilities but I think one of the greatest disabilities is that of being prejudiced and having to build ones self up by putting others down!.
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There have been many great people who were born with disabilities but I think one of the greatest disabilities is that of being prejudiced and having to build ones self up by putting others down!.
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Unfortunately you are at an age where kids are all a little stupid!. My wife has CP and has had several knee and femoral surgeries as a result!. If need be, confront them about it!. Don't get angry or offensive just ask them if that makes them feel better to pick on somebody who they know can't really fight back!.
It really stinks to be a kid but things do get better!. Ignore the idiots and love yourself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It really stinks to be a kid but things do get better!. Ignore the idiots and love yourself!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
there really isn't anything u can do about it u just might have to wait till u get older and those people become mature enough to know not to make fun of anyone
so in the mean while u can just let them know what u think of them and how stupid they sound making fun of a disabled person tell them to grow up and stop being so childishWww@Answer-Health@Com
so in the mean while u can just let them know what u think of them and how stupid they sound making fun of a disabled person tell them to grow up and stop being so childishWww@Answer-Health@Com
my buddy has that, he wears a special leg brace and half his body is smaller then the other!.!.!.!.!. funny as it is we all call him limpy due to his limp!.!.!.!.!. but sweetheart ppl will hurt ur feelings all the time and make fun of u!.!.!.!.!. u need to try to laugh at em or ignore em!.!.!.!. if u need some additional help go to: www!.911teen!.org theres a crisis line u can callWww@Answer-Health@Com
It saddens me to hear people can be so cruel!. Rudeness seems to be popular in modern culture!. Do remember they are hurting themselves more than you, and deserve the bad karma they are earning!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
carry a can of maceWww@Answer-Health@Com
I'd make them feel guiltyWww@Answer-Health@Com