I had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) when I was a kid. It was a traumatic experience for me and my family, and I have a sequel where I cannot lift my right foot (Drop foot). Although I know it is natural that people feel curious or wonder why I walk the way I do, I still hate being asked what happened. Now that I think about it, maybe I shouldn’t be upset, as it is better that people ask me what happened with genuine concern and curiosity than talk behind my back.
I guess I hate it because it reminds me of the times I was bullied due to my problem. I should talk to my therapist about it because I thought I was completely over it until I had to write about this prompt!
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I’m Astrid, a biologist who made a career shift to become a virtual assistant and an accountability partner. My journey from the world of science to customer service and freelancing has given me a unique perspective on life, and I sometimes share it here on WordPress.
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