Category: Writers Block
I have a story I want to share with all of you. I was at a family clam bake last weekend and my aunt said something I thought I would never hear her say. She was telling a story about how her husband's mother's boyfriend wanted to make a flounder dish for them for dinner one night. And she said the last part loudest of all, "He was blind!" All of a sudden, while telling her story she says, "I don't feel comfortable with blind people cooking in my kitchen. Maybe if we make the meal together and you tell me what to do, then that would be better." As I heard those words come out of her mouth, questions ran through my head. Is this how she truly feels? Why didn't she voice this concern of hers earlier? Why now? And most importantly, the question that kept popping up in my head was how should I react to this new information I just heard? As if she noticed she had done something wrong, she says, "I am sorry did I insult you? I didn't mean to hurt you. That is just how I feel." I went over my options to how I could react to this situation. I said "Hey." calmly but firmly. I realized even though her words stung, I would become the best cook in the world. I would do it not for them, but for myself! :)
I don't think that is right what she said..I'm sorry that happened to you. wow, family members can be so ignorant even after all the stuff they see us do.