Comments from strangers are wearing me down

19 November 2025 · 4 replies · 126 views

Original post — 19 November 2025

People keep making remarks about the brace in public. How do you respond without losing it?

4 Replies

Reply — 19 November 2025

We had a very similar experience. Keep a daily photo log of foot position - it helped us and our consultant a lot.

Reply #2 — 19 November 2025

We asked for written guidance from clinic and that made school/family conversations much easier.

Reply #3 — 20 November 2025

We asked for written guidance from clinic and that made school/family conversations much easier.

Reply #4 — 20 November 2025

You're not overreacting. Trust your gut and ask for an earlier review if things are changing quickly.

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