You Don't See Me
From the perspective of a girl with intellectual disabilitie34 total reviews
Comment from Herkjv1611
It is a touching kind of a story about people with disabilities.They are special people to treat with love, kindness and understanding to their in capacities. Smile is the way of expressing acceptance. Hugs feel better.People with such glorifies God.These are shadows of God's love and how people encourage to them is honoring God. Take good care. You are called to bring joy to the impaired ones. Well written! Thanks!
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2015
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It is a touching kind of a story about people with disabilities.They are special people to treat with love, kindness and understanding to their in capacities. Smile is the way of expressing acceptance. Hugs feel better.People with such glorifies God.These are shadows of God's love and how people encourage to them is honoring God. Take good care. You are called to bring joy to the impaired ones. Well written! Thanks!
Comment Written 05-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2015
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Thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the feedback. I am honored by the exceptional rating. Again, thank you! :-)
Jan
Comment from Muffins
This is a celebration of people who want nothing more than to connect with others. They were their innocence outside and want to share it.
This voice has an emotional intensity and openness that makes the reader he/she could step inside this story and give the narrator a big juicy hug.
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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This is a celebration of people who want nothing more than to connect with others. They were their innocence outside and want to share it.
This voice has an emotional intensity and openness that makes the reader he/she could step inside this story and give the narrator a big juicy hug.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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Thank you very much. :-)
Jan
Comment from rjuselius
i live in a support home for mentally ill people (i have schizophrenia). the neighbours have gotten used to us strolling to the main building back and forth. i think they are just open-minded.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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i live in a support home for mentally ill people (i have schizophrenia). the neighbours have gotten used to us strolling to the main building back and forth. i think they are just open-minded.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
Comment Written 07-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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Thank you very much. :-)
Jan
Comment from Eric1
Hi Janilou, this is a perfectly written story from the viewpoint of a mentally handicapped girl, I worked as a volunteer with these wonderful people and they have a lot more love and a lot more common sense than most other people, Live and let live!!!!
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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Hi Janilou, this is a perfectly written story from the viewpoint of a mentally handicapped girl, I worked as a volunteer with these wonderful people and they have a lot more love and a lot more common sense than most other people, Live and let live!!!!
Comment Written 06-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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Thank you very much. :-)
Jan
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You are so welcome my friend
Comment from CALLAHANMR
Hi Janilou:)
I am excited to see you write something again. You wrote this as fiction, but I have seen many people who became invisible, not because they were different, but because people thought they were different.
My mother worked in a state hospital for mentally challenged people. When she first went there many uncomplimentary names were applied to the patients and outsiders treated them accordingly. People with Downs syndrome were called morons and 'retards' and her patients acted accordingly. Is it any wonder that they were kept away from even the most menial jobs and education was rarely tried They were shunned, both because of fear of the unknown and the more common "What would people think, if these retards were my friends?" Ignorance usually prevailed.
A few years later, the terms were changed to 'mentally challenged' and similar terms. Even the hospital where mom worked changed its name from for the Mentally Retarded to simply The Winfield State Hospital, Soon the patients who interacted with the community were excepted and their smiles and even hugs were seen as friendly gestures.
I'll tell you a funny story. My best buddy, Richard, in college, who had an extremely high IQ, was hired to provide music therapy for some of the patients. They responded well and he sometime stayed after hour to play extra music for them. One night a new was supervising the ward where Richard was working. He didn't know know Richard and for some reason thought he was one of the patients. Even with Richard's high IQ, he couldn't convince the attendant to unlock the ward so he could go home, so he was locked in until morning. Poor Richard was the butt of jokes for months.
Janilou, you certainly nailed the despair, ignorance and social awareness can cause so let's give people smiles and hugs and greet them simply as human beings.
Great job! I hope you will find time to visit Fan Story more often. I wish I had a six left to give you.Until then, you have my love and Irish Hugs. Just close your eyes and feel the squeeze.
Roger
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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Hi Janilou:)
I am excited to see you write something again. You wrote this as fiction, but I have seen many people who became invisible, not because they were different, but because people thought they were different.
My mother worked in a state hospital for mentally challenged people. When she first went there many uncomplimentary names were applied to the patients and outsiders treated them accordingly. People with Downs syndrome were called morons and 'retards' and her patients acted accordingly. Is it any wonder that they were kept away from even the most menial jobs and education was rarely tried They were shunned, both because of fear of the unknown and the more common "What would people think, if these retards were my friends?" Ignorance usually prevailed.
A few years later, the terms were changed to 'mentally challenged' and similar terms. Even the hospital where mom worked changed its name from for the Mentally Retarded to simply The Winfield State Hospital, Soon the patients who interacted with the community were excepted and their smiles and even hugs were seen as friendly gestures.
I'll tell you a funny story. My best buddy, Richard, in college, who had an extremely high IQ, was hired to provide music therapy for some of the patients. They responded well and he sometime stayed after hour to play extra music for them. One night a new was supervising the ward where Richard was working. He didn't know know Richard and for some reason thought he was one of the patients. Even with Richard's high IQ, he couldn't convince the attendant to unlock the ward so he could go home, so he was locked in until morning. Poor Richard was the butt of jokes for months.
Janilou, you certainly nailed the despair, ignorance and social awareness can cause so let's give people smiles and hugs and greet them simply as human beings.
Great job! I hope you will find time to visit Fan Story more often. I wish I had a six left to give you.Until then, you have my love and Irish Hugs. Just close your eyes and feel the squeeze.
Roger
Comment Written 06-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
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Hi Roger! Wonderful to hear from you and I loved your story about your friend, Richard. LOL Just knowing you wanted to give it six stars is an honor, and good enough for me.
Hugs,
Jan
Comment from MisinformedPoet
A beautiful story from the perspective of the girl with disabilities. I like the part about her giving hugs but being reminded that not everyone likes hugs, but her not understanding why. Having worked with disabled children and adults in the past, I always make a point of taking an extra moment to say chat to people with social difficulties and encourage my children to do the same.
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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A beautiful story from the perspective of the girl with disabilities. I like the part about her giving hugs but being reminded that not everyone likes hugs, but her not understanding why. Having worked with disabled children and adults in the past, I always make a point of taking an extra moment to say chat to people with social difficulties and encourage my children to do the same.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much for the great review and a special thank you for teaching your children so well! :-)
Jani
Comment from acerisestory
This is a well written and heart wrenching story. I knew before I read your notes that your story was going to be about a disabled person (I was thinking Down Syndrome, but it could have been any number of disabilities).
Your story flows well and is very descriptive. Thank you for shedding light on this thought provoking subject.
Take care. Alana
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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This is a well written and heart wrenching story. I knew before I read your notes that your story was going to be about a disabled person (I was thinking Down Syndrome, but it could have been any number of disabilities).
Your story flows well and is very descriptive. Thank you for shedding light on this thought provoking subject.
Take care. Alana
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments.
Jani
Comment from Acquired Taste
This is simply lovely. A heartwarming story that should have a copy in every classroom, especially in the younger grades. Kids learn from watching those that are older and when left to their own, they will hug and accept all kinds of people.
I know many don't believe in a particular God, but anytime I see someone that isn't like me, I always think of Matthew 25:40 - whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Again, beautiful story...AT=/
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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This is simply lovely. A heartwarming story that should have a copy in every classroom, especially in the younger grades. Kids learn from watching those that are older and when left to their own, they will hug and accept all kinds of people.
I know many don't believe in a particular God, but anytime I see someone that isn't like me, I always think of Matthew 25:40 - whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Again, beautiful story...AT=/
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments and I love your reference. :-)
Jani
Comment from seaglass
This is very meaningful, perhaps, breaking the ice of avoidance. I retired as a case manager for people with special needs and all you have said is true. They are like us and we are like them. They have the same dreams, hopes and expectations but they work much harder to achieve them. Thanks for this essay.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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This is very meaningful, perhaps, breaking the ice of avoidance. I retired as a case manager for people with special needs and all you have said is true. They are like us and we are like them. They have the same dreams, hopes and expectations but they work much harder to achieve them. Thanks for this essay.
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments and the great review.
Jani
Comment from Nosha17
It is a sad fact that people don't have the time for those who are a bit different in looks or behaviour. It would mean so much for them if they could only find it in their hearts to do so. Good, clear message that I hope others can note. Well written story with good dialogue. Enjoyable read. Faye
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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It is a sad fact that people don't have the time for those who are a bit different in looks or behaviour. It would mean so much for them if they could only find it in their hearts to do so. Good, clear message that I hope others can note. Well written story with good dialogue. Enjoyable read. Faye
Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much, Faye. I really appreciate your comments.
Jani
