21 thoughts on “On The Street”

  1. I don’t think it is offensive to help anyone but I think asking if they need or want help can be important because people don’t want to be seen by their disabilities.

  2. I will always help if I think I can. I was in the shopping centre & a mum was struggling with her toddler who was having a meltdown. Her shopping bags were on the ground, she had her bag on her shoulder & trying to pick up this screaming wriggling boy off the floor. I asked her if she wanted some help & she said yes please, so I picked up all her shopping so she could pick up her child & I just followed her out to her car. She was so grateful. Most other people were just staring & tut tutting as they do.

  3. .. the world needs more people to help where and when they see situations like these, Chantelle…
    I agree that you shouldn’t overthink the situation… just help if you can and go about your day… Barb xxxx

  4. You are so lovely. The world needs more helpers. I bet you have a lovely non-weirdo energy about you and people would love to experience your genuine kindness!
    The other day I helped an elderly lady to reach some biscuits in the supermarket. Which is funny because I’m only 5 ft tall, but I felt good because I know what it’s like to be jumping like a fool and how nice it is when someone else notices and gets that thing down for me.
    I used to be scared to help people when I was younger – I thought I might be seen as intrusive. I lacked confidence to speak up and say, “Can I help you?”
    Now, it just tumbles out of me sometimes and I’m so glad.
    You can always ask, “Can I help you?” – someone can always say no, but I suspect that if you’ve noticed their struggle, they’ll be pleased you asked. Even if they refuse, I bet you’ll have reminded them that people are good and kind – that’s priceless xx

  5. “What the world needs now, is LOVE sweet LOVE” and that’s what you have shown, Chantelle … thank you for sharing your story … I’m sure we all need to follow your lead! Happy New Year, too, since I’m new to commenting!! 🙂

  6. You are a peach Chantelle, an absolute peach. I helped a blind man walk across the sand at the beach one summers day many years ago, and his story was fascinating. I then made my brother take him in for a swim, as the fellow really wanted to go in, and for once I wasn’t swimming. I like talking to the person next to me too. Asking “Can I help you?” is so worthwhile.

  7. I help too much too.. and I often too wonder if I offend people when I grab things for them in store assuming my height is of use or help with their kid when they were quite happy struggling alone but you know what.. worst thing is they will snap back at me and best thing is they are grateful.. I’ll take the snaps but they haven’t happened so far 🙂

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