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How do you answer awkward questions about FA from family and/or friends?
Everyone in the FA community can relate to having to deal with awkward questions when it comes to being asked about Friedreich’s Ataxia.
Can you provide an example of one you received? Who was it from? What were your response and reaction?
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My family and I were at church recently, and an acquaintance of mine asked my son with FA why he was using his wheelchair that day instead of his walker. She was concerned and meant well, but he felt like it was a personal question and didn’t want to answer.
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That’s a tough one, because not everyone understands having to use multiple assistive devices depending on the situation.
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Depends who’s asking. With close family, I explain more and correct misconceptions. With random relatives or friends-of-friends, I give a surface-level answer and protect my energy. I learned the hard way that not every question deserves a full explanation.
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That is so true. It’s always a toss up who deserves more of an explanation, and your time and energy.
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