walking stick nerves
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Well its me again. A few people on here know that iv been very nervous anout getting a walking stick. I have finally gettin a nhs one that i have pinched from my auntie. The problem is im 19 and incredibly self concious due to bullying about my condition, legs and limp so going out with a walking stick is going to give people more of a reason to look at me and my limp and the way my legs stick out.
My fiance is taking me on a short walk around locally at the weekend to help break myself into using itm but im literally petrified even though i know im being silly i just cant help it.
Any words of advice?
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maggie93798 sarah1996
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you will cope and do well, we are all on your side! X
sarah1996 maggie93798
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Hes 23 and sometimes immature but when it comes to my health he always steps up.
Thankyou for your kind words Maggie. Means so much to me x
Thursday_Next sarah1996
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sarah1996 Thursday_Next
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Rocketman_SG6UK sarah1996
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Taking a stick with me was a big step, and I'm in my 60's - I can hardly begin to imagine how you feel about it. However, we all know that you will feel safer and it will help you walk straight.
Walk upright, with pride that you are not letting it beat you.
Best wishes to the pair of you.
Graham - 🚀💃
sarah1996 Rocketman_SG6UK
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Tbh i think everyone must feel the same as me about using a stick.
How did you find your first time outside with a stick?
Rocketman_SG6UK sarah1996
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I felt a bit guilty, as I didn't really seem to need it, but the main help was psychological.
After a couple of minutes, I forgot all about having it, and just got on with walking with it.
You'll be fine - enjoy the freedom it brings.
Graham - 🚀💃
maggie93798 sarah1996
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sarah1996 Rocketman_SG6UK
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But ad you feel better about it now 😀
sarah1996 maggie93798
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I bet that was such a funny/awkward situation haha.
But yes some people are cruel. I think id die if i bumped into one of the awful people i went to school with using my stick. But you never know, maybe if i beat them with it ill feel better xx
lyn1951 sarah1996
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Practice thumping you walking stick down quickly, it makes a nice thud sound.
Great pointer, boyfriend prodder and or beat him up, and or listen to me, (he doesn't sound as though he needs it) also excellent for reaching something down from a high shelf turned around and used as a hook
You are going to be fine and sooo much more stable with the stick.
sarah1996 lyn1951
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lyn1951 sarah1996
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Kikeena sarah1996
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I hope those awful people who bullied you would be the ones to die - with embarrassment and shame at what they did. Kids can be very very cruel, but many of them grow up and regret what they've done.
You on the other hand can hold your head high knowing you have tremendous courage.
Kikeena
sarah1996 Kikeena
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But yes, I will hold my head high
Rocketman_SG6UK sarah1996
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sarah1996 Rocketman_SG6UK
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