Behind My Silence

The truths behind my condition:

1) I can hop and balance on my right, uninjured leg. But only for short distances of 2 metres and periods like 10 min maximum before the right feet start hurting like mad.

2) I can bend my left knee fully (180 degrees). But I am still on a non-weight-bearing condition, which means, there is no way I can exert any form of pressure on my leg. That also constitutes to the necessity of both my crutches.

3) I don't only have a fractured knee; my broken pelvis is still not fully healed yet. So I cannot sit or stand for a long period of time.

4) My leg needs elevation all the time actually. Or else the feet will swell up like elephantitis (it once did).

5) Only God knows the pain I bear beneath my smiles (plus makeup and nice clothes.....).

Yes, I am very glad if you can detect my displeasure from above.

I do say my mind openly. But i shut my mouth and stay silent if the situation does not permit anyone to lose face.

So as to say, I was really %@#*ing pissed at a recent ceremony. At the inconsideration of certain people who probably never understood the significance of crutches.

I don't need sympathy, I just need people to be considerate of my condition.

Some people just need to grow up. Desperately.