Re: dignity of the person/use of descriptive words

[Guest guest]

lol, omg, ha ha ha-

I live in place where people still use all those words in section c (except

medical professionals) It's not they they are mean on purpose, it is just that

no oneknows any better. If in conversation you describe someone as differently

abled or challenged, you get a puzzled expression. If you call them a cripple or

retard,then they know what you are talking about.

[Guest guest]

Gretchen-

While I understand your " unease " at hearing descriptors that you find

offensive, I think it's unproductive to dictate how people should

describe themselves. This site is for everyone with CMT, not just

people who have the same outlook as you. And the key here is, they

are describing themselves- no one is calling you these names or

telling you that you walk funny.

We're all just trying to explain our experiences. Some of us are

more straight forward, and some of us take the time to look up

impressive words in the Thesaurus. In the end, it doesn't really

matter. If I tell you that I have an " unusual high-stepping gait " or

that I " walk funny " , you get the picture either way.

I just want everyone to feel like they can contribute to a topic

without fearing that they will be scolded for using " inappropriate "

terms or for having a different/controversial view.

Thanks for listening,

heather

[Guest guest]

,

The information I provided was for 1) for educational purposes and 2) because

that is based on which I live my CMT life. This was not a dictate.

But in my life experience with CMT, negativity has no place in my life anymore.

And

I believe my overall health is a result of a change in my attitude, as well as

the

language I use. Dignity as a woman with CMT is the greatest gift for me.

~ G