So what would YOU do?! As Kennedy and Kellsey's mother, I of course would speak up. My mama bear instincts would come out and, well, I can't really say it would be a pretty scene. I LOVE what the last lady said at the end... "Everybody deserves an education, everybody deserves a job, and everybody deserves a chance at this life!" You go girl! Fight for our kids! It's people like you who make our world better!
Retreating back into my bloggy black hole now... be back soon... I hope...
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Hope you'll be back in bloggy land more soon Renee. I thought of your girls and of the kids from other blogs I read that happen to have DS. I was so frustrated that some people were not speaking up. I could not stand by and listen to anyone be treated that way!
OH MY GOODNESS!!
This infuriated me! Good for the last lady! She was right on the money!
I may have gone to jail if I was in that line!
Thanks for posting this...I'm going to re-post it!
You need to come back to bloggy land soon! (I should talk lol)
I don't know of a better advocate or teacher of special needs than you!
((Hugs))
as I said on my facebook page...I thought the episode of "What Would You Do" was a great piece of advocacy, and proud of the self-advocates that participated in the making of this show (one of who was from Indiana- Mark Hublar - in the blue shirt in the intro!) and Madeleine Will of NDSS to promote public awareness about Down syndrome and especially to let companies know our adults love to work, and are very reliable and capable!
I missed it last night, thanks for posting it. Glad to see you are still around. I have some questions for you about a new ds group my friends and I have started in the past few months, do you mind if I email you my ?'s
Miss you blogging Renee. I hope you come back soon. This had me in tears. I didn't get to watch it last night, but that's awful. I think I'd get in someone's face about it though if they were being treated like that. It could all depend on what kind of day you caught me on too. Good for those people who stood up and said something though.
You are very much missed in bloggy land... praying that everyone is ok and the decisions you need to make are showing themselves to you. I DVR'd the show last night and haven't seen it yet....but I'd have no problem speaking up and saying something.
I am going to admit I am chicken and haven't watched it yet... haven't taken my blood pressure medicine yet! It's hard to understand how easily people become abusive, makes you wonder how they were raised! (I often think this when I hear that someone had an ugly comment made to them - where along the line did the offender decide it's OK to force your unasked opinion on someone, and an ugly one at that?)
And heck YES I would say something! I'm definitely one for diplomacy, but when that line is crossed with me it is CROSSED!
And please come back, missing you!
I missed this last night, and wasn't able to view any other links...thanks for posting one that worked! I cried through the whole thing...just couldn't believe some people allowed that to go on...you would have to pull me off of those a@@holes! Imagine!
GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
I watched it last night and just wanted to give a big hug to all of those who came to the defense of our children!!
I would go red in the face, not say anything, then think of my own kids (who would likely be with me as they always are when I get groceries) as well as the person on the receiving end, and give the abuser a good tongue-lashing. And I'd definitely be shaking afterwards.
That was very hard to watch. As a kid, my neighbour across the road had Downs Syndrome. We played with him, we went to school with him, and he was our friend. When in high school, I bumped into him again and he remembered my brother and me.
People are people. I've found that often, those with disabilities, are much kinder than those without.
I kept crying. Having a child with intellectual disabilities should not be a parent's worse nightmare - having a child who treats people with such cruelty should be.
Thank you for sharing the link. I forgot to watch it last night. I am glad to see that there are people out there that will stand up for our children. I miss your blog. Hope you are back soon and I hope all is well with you and your family.
Colleen H.
What a great story. I cringed every time they used the "R" word. UGH it's so sad that we have people like that in the world!
I just cried the whole time I watched. It's the first time I've seen something like this since becoming a mom, the saddest part is that it's not always actors. I'm not sure what I'd do because I'm generally not someone who would speak up to strangers, but hopefully I would have the courage to say something. ugh. made me sick.
SO glad you posted that. I have seen that show but don't get to watch on a regular basis so hadn't seen that episode. Not surprised at the women who reacted....no woman can stand by and watch a child get abused (well I know that some women do but most women don't). I probably would have decked that guy too :)
Wow, that was amazing. Brought up all sorts of emotions in me. Thank goodness for the good people in this world who stand up to bullies!
Bridget
I thought I was going to be angry when I watched this...so I waited until I was ready to start cleaning up to go home. But...I started crying and just couldn't stop. I'm sure if I was there in that moment I would be filled with anger...but to watch it from afar just made me so sad. (Thanks for posting this...I missed it last night).
I miss you too! I hope things are going well for you guys and that you're able to return to your blog soon!
Joan (Ben's Mom)
Thanks for posting, I missed it when it aired. This story made me cry! My husband said, "You'd get yourself arrested if you were in line behind someone like that." I think he's probably right! :)
Wow, that was very enlightening, some people are so mean. Hope you come out of your bloggy black hole soon, I know many of us are missing you and your beautiful children. I hope things are getting better. My husband is currently deployed since Janusary, and I know first hand how things can get overwhelming quickly. Sending happy thoughts your way.
I only got to see the last half of the show, so I missed the part you are referring to. I have seen this type of show before and it always appalls me that people are so willing to sit there and ignore injustices! I can't imagine NOT speaking out and defending a person who is being hurt or chastized in public! People complain about the country we live in....these people need to remember that we the people are the USA and our actions or lack of them make our country what it is today!!
It is so horrible to think that people are abused like that also in reality! I would be happy if such a store was near us where people with special needs got jobs - would be glad to buy my things there :)
Alright, you got me all teary now... I was just so darn happy that there WERE people willing to stand up to what was being said! It was horrible to hear, even though I knew it was acting!
Phew, it's a good thing I wasn't in that line, I think I seriously may have knocked some teeth out!!
UGH! I wasn't going to watch it! Knew I would bawl like a baby!
I think I would have lost it, I do not understand why people do not respect one another.
Sure missing your blog updates :o(
Hope you come back soon!
wow. I felt my blood start boiling the minute the folks started being abusive. gotta say i would be in each of their faces. i can not stand injustice. at all. i would push my kiddos behind me, THEN be in their face lol ;)
btw! my hubby came around totally with Gods help adn we ARE adopting taya !!!!
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Miss seeing all your posts...you ever comin' back all the time?
Know that I'm here praying!
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Just wanted to wish you a Happy Memorial Weekend and thinking of your husband serving his time over there including other women / men that are serving as well!
Hope all is well and am missing your delightful blogs of your beautiful children but I totally understand taking time away to attend to whatever you needed to do as I have done that as well in the past and there is nothing wrong w/ that. Everyone needs a break here and there every once in a while.
Anyway, hope you and the children have a wonderful summer and I will continue to pray for Frank while he is serving his time.
Janet
Um.............I would have DEFINITELY say something to her and not QUIETLY.
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