You Don't See Me
From the perspective of a girl with intellectual disabilitie34 total reviews
Comment from O' Meara
I like it. I finished the story before hitting the arrow back. It tires me when people use extravagant words. Yours was simple. That made it enjoyable.
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reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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I like it. I finished the story before hitting the arrow back. It tires me when people use extravagant words. Yours was simple. That made it enjoyable.
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Comment Written 04-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you for your review.
Jani
Comment from c_lucas
In some places, friendships are not to be. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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In some places, friendships are not to be. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
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
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You're welcome, Jani. Charlie
Comment from livelylinda
Janilou: once again we are reminded of how much ignorance there is in the world. And, sometimes we fear what we don't know more than we fear of what we should be afraid. I've worked with disabled folks during my working years of the past, and remember how sweet, how true, how forgiving and loving are these very special people. I also remember when the disabled were kept in prison-like institutions, back in the day. Now, so many are able to live in their own homes or a family-like group homes. I'm so pleased to know our special people are now able to experience what life is all about. Of course, that brings us right back to the ignorant neighbor who is afraid to get to know a sweet, young lady. Thank you for writing this story. God bless you. livelylinda
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Janilou: once again we are reminded of how much ignorance there is in the world. And, sometimes we fear what we don't know more than we fear of what we should be afraid. I've worked with disabled folks during my working years of the past, and remember how sweet, how true, how forgiving and loving are these very special people. I also remember when the disabled were kept in prison-like institutions, back in the day. Now, so many are able to live in their own homes or a family-like group homes. I'm so pleased to know our special people are now able to experience what life is all about. Of course, that brings us right back to the ignorant neighbor who is afraid to get to know a sweet, young lady. Thank you for writing this story. God bless you. livelylinda
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 Phyllis Stewart
Very good message and verrry well written. This should convince anyone who has ever felt like avoiding someone who seems "different" in some minor way.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Very good message and verrry well written. This should convince anyone who has ever felt like avoiding someone who seems "different" in some minor way.
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 Dean Kuch
We had a program in my high school called, Be a Buddy Program, where one of the students from the special needs class got to chose an athlete of their choice to be their adopted "friend". I was a big jock in school, although I never hung out with the jocks. For the most part, I didn't like any of them, and I felt the way they treated others whom they perceived as "weird", or "nerds" was atrocious. I think that's why John chose me, because even before the program, I was always joking around with him and showed him kindness. I can tell you one thing, I learned a lot more from John about love and friendship than I ever could have thought about teaching him. I believe the school chose athletes because of their propensity to make fun of others, and their stigma for being bullies. They wanted to dispel that notion somewhat. And, as I stated, it did a great deal more for me than it did for John.
Disabled people have the same feelings that you, I, or anyone else has. They feel sadness, heartache and disappointment. They love, they laugh, and they get excited and feel joy, just like anyone else.
Your wonderfully written story here made me think of John for the first time in many years. I am proud to have called him my friend.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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We had a program in my high school called, Be a Buddy Program, where one of the students from the special needs class got to chose an athlete of their choice to be their adopted "friend". I was a big jock in school, although I never hung out with the jocks. For the most part, I didn't like any of them, and I felt the way they treated others whom they perceived as "weird", or "nerds" was atrocious. I think that's why John chose me, because even before the program, I was always joking around with him and showed him kindness. I can tell you one thing, I learned a lot more from John about love and friendship than I ever could have thought about teaching him. I believe the school chose athletes because of their propensity to make fun of others, and their stigma for being bullies. They wanted to dispel that notion somewhat. And, as I stated, it did a great deal more for me than it did for John.
Disabled people have the same feelings that you, I, or anyone else has. They feel sadness, heartache and disappointment. They love, they laugh, and they get excited and feel joy, just like anyone else.
Your wonderfully written story here made me think of John for the first time in many years. I am proud to have called him my friend.
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'm glad it brought back those good memories of your buddy, John.
Jani
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You are very welcome, John.
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I meant, Jani, of course... (Oops! sorry about that. I guess I had John on my mind...) :}
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lol :-)
Comment from Trybuck
Most of us don't know how to deal with never-mind accept those that are different and from what little I've seen most are willing to deal with and accept everyone they meet.
Well done with writing this one, Buck
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Most of us don't know how to deal with never-mind accept those that are different and from what little I've seen most are willing to deal with and accept everyone they meet.
Well done with writing this one, Buck
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 w.j.debi
You bring up a valid point. You may be right about the neighbor just being shy in this case, unsure how to react to someone different and so to avoid being hurtful they pretend not to see, which is very hurtful sometimes.
This is well written and the point of view you have chosen enhances the message.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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You bring up a valid point. You may be right about the neighbor just being shy in this case, unsure how to react to someone different and so to avoid being hurtful they pretend not to see, which is very hurtful sometimes.
This is well written and the point of view you have chosen enhances the message.
Comment Written 03-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 drivenbackward
Good message, Jan. You have a very good heart. I remember a family friend who once paid for 10 first-level New York Giants tickets for disabled children and even paid for the bus. Why? Just because he thought it would be a nice thing to do. This guy was always cool and fun, but nothing about him stuck in my memory more than that. This story reminds me of that event, how you went the extra mile. Well written, of course.
I have a special friend. -- Back one spot.
I think it might be yours, too, -- "
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Good message, Jan. You have a very good heart. I remember a family friend who once paid for 10 first-level New York Giants tickets for disabled children and even paid for the bus. Why? Just because he thought it would be a nice thing to do. This guy was always cool and fun, but nothing about him stuck in my memory more than that. This story reminds me of that event, how you went the extra mile. Well written, of course.
I have a special friend. -- Back one spot.
I think it might be yours, too, -- "
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments and thanks for sharing that story. That's really cool. Loved your story btw, and gave it my vote! :-)
Jani
Comment from Pyrrho
I read your brief description and am fascinated by the idea of same. I look forward to seeing what you do with the difficult task you took on. And now to read.
You probably have it right/correctly. I expected something out of the ordinary and I believe your point was made that it wasn't, therefor it was.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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I read your brief description and am fascinated by the idea of same. I look forward to seeing what you do with the difficult task you took on. And now to read.
You probably have it right/correctly. I expected something out of the ordinary and I believe your point was made that it wasn't, therefor it was.
Comment Written 03-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 LIJ Red
Looking at a monkey with profound reflections...there but for the grace...or is it simply the avoidance of the ordinary that lets urban dwellers be butchered and no one see it? Space filled. This is an eloquent write up.
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Looking at a monkey with profound reflections...there but for the grace...or is it simply the avoidance of the ordinary that lets urban dwellers be butchered and no one see it? Space filled. This is an eloquent write up.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 04-Aug-2014
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments.
Jani
