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I hate to be asked why I walk differently.

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What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.
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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.

Not me, but another woman walking normally. Photo by Tobi on Pexels.com

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!

If you want to know more about Guillain-Barré Syndrome and help people suffering from this disease, consider participating in one of the many activities the GBS CIDP Foundation International organizes! Also, let me know in the comments if you donated. Trust me that even $5 means a lot and support a great foundation 🙂

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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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About the Author:
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.

Do you need a capable and reliable accountability partner? Contact me on Fiverr or LinkedIn.

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Hello there! My name is Maria; I am a Venezuelan Biologist who loves Plant Physiology and is living in Colombia (at the moment). I am a hardworking and honest person at your service. About me: I like playing video games, petting my pets (A black cat and two funny dogs), being with my family, and reading books.
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2 responses to “I hate to be asked why I walk differently.”

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    […] lack of motivation; I fight against my low self-esteem; I fight against the “shame” of walking differently, and I fight against my apathy so I can stay financially independent (it’s a goal of […]

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    […] I hated myself so much. Maybe it was the result of having ADD (with no idea how to handle it). I walked differently, which drew attention from bullies in high school. I faced overwhelming and unattainable […]

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