Karma was born deformed. Usually people “ooos” and “awws” over newborns, but nobody did that when she was born. She was too different and it scared people. People judge by what they see. Although in every other ways she was normal, she was far from being treated as such.
As she grew it got worse. She certainly did everything any other toddler did, but people wouldn’t see that, they would focus on her physical deformities. She didn’t know why some people looked away, ignored her, or laughed at her, she just wanted attention like any other child.
She spent long hours in the high chair when a Nanny came by to take care of her. She’d just leave her there and do other things.
She would often be left outside playing alone unattended. It’s a wonder that she was never hit by a car.
She loved to see people and wanted their attention but most would just stare as if she was a freak.
Even though she had trouble making friends, she still liked to attend school. She loved to learn things and play with those who would allow her to play with them.
As a teenager things got even worse. She began to be aware that she was very different. Boys saw her as a freak. No one ever asked her out on dates like other girls her age.
She tried her best to be like other teenagers. She loved bright colors, but she wasn’t good at matching them up.
Then she finally realized that she was too different. Nothing she did would make any difference. After she finished her studies, she moved out of town. She planned on being a teacher one day and she just wanted to start fresh somewhere else. Somewhere where she’d have more hope and a chance to follow her dreams. She had too much to offer the world just to be cooped up in her parent’s house hiding behind her “normal” sister’s shadow.
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I know this is a very, very late comment, but I would be her friend if she were a real person. Just because a person has a different way in life, doesn't mean they have to be treated differently. It's such a shame to see people nowadays being judged on their looks/disorders. Many friends I had were ones that cared about others, I even had a cousin born with down-syndrome. I would be very frustrated if some boy/girl came up to my friend and told them they were different from others in a bad way, because they aren't. Karma shouldn't have felt that bad to have surgery though, she could have been recognized, or made friends that were just like her to tell them it was fine to have very different genetics. But, that's just my opinion on how people should be treated. And also, I love all of your stories
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! You are absolutely right. I think people who have family members or someone close who have disabilities physically and/or mentally, are more compassionate and understanding. They realize, like you, that although someone is out of the "norm" physically and/or mentally, that person is still a whole person and has a soul and feelings, etc, just like anyone else. Like in Karma's case, she was born disfigured, but she has a beautiful soul, she just lost her way by wanting to "fit in" society she gave into the pressure and it started ruining her life in a different way. When someone makes ugly comments about someone who is disfigured or different for any reason, I always have to remind them that it can happen to anyone of us. Anyone of us could get in an accident that leaves our face disfigured by burns, or a car accident that could leave us mentally challenge by trauma to the head. I am rambling on. I really appreciate your comment. Thanks. Hope you have a great day and life. :)
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