Ask Amy: Disabled woman disturbs party guests
Dear Amy: I’m a widower, and my significant other, “Siena,” is a widow.
Long ago, we dated in college (semi-seriously) for a couple years, but “life” got in the way and we drifted apart.
We married other people. Both of our spouses are deceased.
Decades later, we are now in a wonderful relationship.
Last year I brought Siena to my daughter’s big annual family get-together. We had a great time. We felt welcome (we thought); but this year, it all changed.
I received a text from my daughter inviting me, but not Siena, to the party.
I texted-back, “What about Siena?”
She replied that some of her husband’s family members were uncomfortable with Siena’s attendance.
Here’s the “kicker” … Siena had Polio long ago (as a child), completely paralyzing both of her legs; and she uses long-leg braces and aluminum forearm crutches to walk.
I was told that “some” of last year’s attendees were “worried” that she’d trip over the young children scurrying about, but we believe that wasn’t the real reason.
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