ugh that teacher... I know it was 1975, but still.
When I was in first grade a girl in my class asked, with no sense of why it would be hurtful, "Excuse me, but are you mentally retarded?" I remember being shocked at the question.
Like you I was shy and introverted.
Love your letter to your younger self though. You definitely overcame those early assumptions and labels.
ugh that teacher... I know it was 1975, but still.
When I was in first grade a girl in my class asked, with no sense of why it would be hurtful, "Excuse me, but are you mentally retarded?" I remember being shocked at the question.
Like you I was shy and introverted.
Love your letter to your younger self though. You definitely overcame those early assumptions and labels.
It amazes me that someone would ask that question without intending to be hurtful.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jack. I appreciate you commenting.