SECOND CLASS
I knew it would happen from
tha moment I got ill & I don’t know what made me panic the most, actually
becoming ill or knowing what was about to happen….…you see I knew I was about
to become a “Lesser person”
People don’t treat you very
good when you’re a “lesser person” of course its not intentional in most cases,
its just an automatic reaction. For a healthy person life goes on, everythings
at a certain pace, cant find something that was there a minute ago?, buy a new
one, move on, everythings disposeable , including people that cant keep up.
We’re like loose change, left
behind somewhere or other, someone might just look for us if we’re needed, if
they have time, but more than likely not. We are no longer equal, we fall out of the
“normal” rat race, out of the loop, its like we’re almost demoted to pet
status, having very little use in tha world other than waiting for a pat on the
head and a few crumbs to be thrown for which we’re meant to be eternally grateful.
Tha consensus seems to be
that seeing as we’re unable to work, we don’t have a right to any kind of life
whatsoever…how dare we. When family and friends decide to call after three
months because they’ve suddenly remembered we exist we’re meant to be sitting
at the other end waiting to pick up tha phone at that very moment, and if we don’t pick
up, then theres often a message delivered in a tone that lets you know they're put out , and when you do
finally catch up with them theres tha indignant “Where were you? I called".
God forbid if you tell them
you had a friend round for a cup of tea at tha time …or worse,
you went out to someone elses house for a cup of tea…that could constitute
having a life and we’re back to …..how
dare we. They rarely say it outright of
course, its left with that obvious tone of voice and sarcastic comments.
If I had a pound for tha
amount of times I’ve had “ Oh, I wish I could sit at home all day” or “ It must be great doing nothing
all day” …..and tha list goes on, but all similar crass comments nonetheless.
Its tha same with visiting
isn’t it, people just turn up without notice or checkin its ok first..because “We
knew you’d be in” or “You don’t mind do
you? Its not like you’ve got anything to do….and tha list goes on......and yes... all
similar crass comments nonetheless.
If plans have to be changed,
moved or dropped, if someone has to be forgotten or left behind then it will be
us in tha firing line because its tha easiest option, there’s apologies of course but often just meaningless
words to humour us until tha next time. There’s a total lack of respect that translates into action anyway
for someone when they become ill.
A healthy person will argue that its not tha case, come over all wounded and play tha victim, but they should try stepping into our shoes for a little while and then they’d realise it is indeed tha case, although I wouldn’t wish M.E on anyone obviously.
A healthy person will argue that its not tha case, come over all wounded and play tha victim, but they should try stepping into our shoes for a little while and then they’d realise it is indeed tha case, although I wouldn’t wish M.E on anyone obviously.
If I sound angry, frustrated,
bitter even? then its probably because I
am. My ambition when growing up wasn’t to end up being treated like a piece of
sh*t that’s for sure.
The problem with standing up
and making it clear that you wont be treated that way is it means you fall out with people…a lot of
people, for some reason they seem to have a very hypocritical double standard
view of life, its ok for them to treat
us in tha disrespectful manner they do, but if we happen to mention it in any
way, shape or form, were being, awkward or bloody minded, and before you know it
world war threes broken out and you’ve found yourself top of tha baddie list.
Tha most frustrating thing is
theres not a lot we can do about it, unless we get well and can join tha ranks of tha healthy &
working again, we have to remain a “lesser person” and just like an M.E symptom
with each passing year it becomes a little harder to swallow. But it’s got to a
point where I’ve really had enough,& from now on I will fall out with every damn person
on this planet if need be, and yes that includes family and friends. If people
cant show me tha same manners, respect & courtesy I show them then they can frickin Jog on. Stay Blessed Back Before Elvis ;) XXX

Crikey, something brought that one on.....
ReplyDeleteNever 2nd Class luv, never. Hope November is a good month for ya!
LOL! Thanx David, ah, take no notice , i'm just fed up with it i guess, its not all, but it is tha majority that dont treat you in the same way they would if you were well. I was aware of it when i was well, how ill people were treated in general and there was/is certainly a difference, thats why i panicked so much when i got ill and probably ran around like a headless chicken for so long because i knew what was going to happen. I know its just life and suff but sometimes it just really gets me down, no big deal, an i know i've just got to shut up and get on with it LOL! ;) XXX
ReplyDeleteSynchronicity at work here. I just managed to get out and get groceries. I'm not sure if I passed the "sniff" test (I can only take about 1 shower/week and sometimes it's tricky getting supplies and smelling fresh coordinated, which makes me a bit cranky). And it was not a great day energy-wise - just enough to do the task, but not enough to make eye-contact, smile, make nice talk (usually my little chats with clerks while checking out comprises 3/4 of my weekly realtime social contact). As I was limping along with my cane, my grey face, dull eyes, clammy skin, no make-up, unstylish hair.....I was reflecting on how there is a subtle shunning of the non-healthy. Very much the types of things that got to you today.
ReplyDeleteEvery once in a while it gets to me. Usually can manage things to minimize it, but is a rather depressing observation on what the pack-mentality human nature does.
So - thanks for letting off some steam for me! Now to get on with the good things in life :D