it might not do the trick, but it is part of doing the trick.

Idk about that. I was pretty ignorant about what a stoma was before reading this, so it may actually help reach others who don't know. I would never have acted like that other woman above, but now that I know, if I see something like that, I can just take it in stride. And now also explain to my kids if they ask.

I think it's nice she educated people about his son's problem - now I know more, and probably if I ever face a kid with such a bags, I will take it way easier, hopefully without any strange face expression:) But yet you are right too. Social media has this issue- people only hear about what they wish. From this point of view, good old news are better btw. and expressing opinions face to face remains important.

Hans - I completely agree. Whether we know the details about a particular medical issue or not, it's all of our jobs to stand together and say clearly, "Hey, look at how great this kid is! Your opinion is out of line and unwelcome. If you're that uncomfortable, YOU can change lines."

In this case, it was already too late to tell the offender anything ... however, in an effort to reduce the population of would-be offenders, educating the public is welcome ... most offenders don't want to change and won't ... however, for those on the fence of whether this is "repulsive" or not, this would be a game-changer ... I do agree that somebody should have intervened, but I don't agree that it would have had much of an effect ...

Hans, I don't think the mother is preaching to the choir. There are a lot of ignorant haters on FB & other social media. Think of all the stories you've heard about bullying on FB, some have committed suicide over SMH. But, there are some ppl beyond reach, like the woman who said these ugly things about this precious child. How had she gotten this far in life without knowing you don't speak out on things you know nothing about?

Wow...this is actually worse than the story of the post. Inappropriate _and_ unwarranted advise. I guess in your situation it was hard to not have beaten *her* a*s.

I went to a basketball game one when I was about twelve and there was a toddler SCREAMING his head off right behind me the entire time. I was getting really pissed and huffy and my dad's girlfriend just looked at me laughing and said "you're irritated because you've never been there. Wait until you have kids." I now have 5 nieces and nephews who are little monsters sometimes and I completely understand. Some people, like me at 12, are just ignorant of the situation. It's guard not to take it personally, but take comfort in the fact that there were probably plenty of people chuckling to themselves thinking "I remember those days" even if they didn't know about the medical issues. Also, she's probably really lonely so she can suck on that!

That's mean!!! I have a little sister who is autisct (I'm young. not telling age. I don't know how to spell some words) And would maybe do that to and I would have been so mad if that happened to me

I have to ask...did you explain what had happened to your son? I hope that you did bc I bet you she'd have felt like the a*s that she is if you told her. I'm sorry you had to deal with that. Your poor son, it's so sad children have to deal with such illnesses.

Wow - so sorry you had to go through that. You and your family are truly heroes <3