'personal assistant for phone calls'

I am so sorry you have to go through this. I think it is important to be assertive when someone is being insensitive. More often than not, people don't realize they are being this way. I was with a teen once who couldn't write very fast and was insulted at a DMV because of it. He was signing a piece of paper and the DMV lady got impatient. I walked up to the counter and told her she needed to speak louder because the people in the back couldn't hear her. She actually was speaking loudly and of course I was being sarcastic. It embarrassed her, but she needed to see what she was doing. Sometimes I want to smack people on the head for being insensitive, but it isn't always intentional. I have inadvertently done it. I would want someone to let me know if I come across his way....and people have. I agree..people do need to take classes in manners. I would probably avoid being on the phone with strangers if I had this problem. Is there anyone in your household or a relative/friend who can make important phone calls like this for you? If not, you can always let them know right away it may be difficult for you to communicate well..this usually works out well. What about checking out a human resources advocacy group in your area? I hope you find a way to deal with this.

Post Edited (Cat53) : 6/10/2013 2:04:23 PM (GMT-6)

That is so true. We fight invisible battles. One of mine has been what they call "Clinical Depression" and it's one of the harder ones for people to understand. I wish you good health and joy in your life.