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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