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My new best friend is a paraplegic. We have
become really close but he never talks about
it.
I do know he had some kind of diving accident
but that is all. We get along great and talk
about everything but this one thing.
Would it be really rude of me to just ask about
it? I'm asking because he is my friend and I
want to know all about him just like he knows
about me.
I don't want it to seem like I am being nosy
or anything because I really am not. Its just
I'm always wondering things about it and it is
distracting that I do.
How would you approach the subject?
Thank you for your time.
Well, my brother has been paraplegic since birth. Normally, people have no problem asking him what his story is, and he has no problem explaining it to them. Every now and then, those who are cuious enough, but too shy to approach him, ask me, and I can fill them in. I say, that if you're good friends with him, then go for it. I believe someone already mentioned not to push him into telling you if he doesn't want to, that's a good thing to remember. No matter how long ago it occured, it could still cause him emotional pain. Just go by asking him in a calm way, as if you were asking him any other question. He's really no different than anyone else you talk to :].
Hope I helped a little bit,
Devon
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Thank you so much for answering. The last thing I want to do is embarrass him or make him feel like it
would make a difference in how I feel about him. Surely he knows by now that it doesn't matter. Thanks so much.
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