What an insane thing to say, especially within ear shot of a mother. A mum who would have been feeling nervous and protective already because her son just experienced a medical episode. Some people walk amongst us with rocks for brains. I hope mum and son are doing very well now

that is just so rude. why say that to someone? it is not like that kid affected that other woman in any way at all so why even comment?

Wow..some people’s ignorance, truly amazes me!

Words can hurt, but we must learn to switch off when ignorant people open their traps.

I can’t imagine saying something like this, let alone to a stranger.

What a horrible indecent human, how dare she comment on a situation she knows nothing about. How dare she comment and judge someone as harshly and brutal as that. I hope they find this horrid human,she should be made to make an apology publicly. I can’t believe a mother would subject another mother to such emotional brutality

Absolutely disgusting. I can’t believe someone would dare think such a thing, let alone say it out loud.

wow! and i thought i encountered some horrible things being said by having twins. (i have had people say things like wow, if i found out i was having twins i would kill myself). People just have no manners, or no filter. The things that come out of peoples mouths can be so disgusting! This poor lady, this is a shocking thing to say to someone about their beloved child!

I was heartbroken when I read this but now I’m quite angry at the woman’s ignorance in thinking it was okay to make a comment like that.
I wish ms brooks and her family all the best for the future and hope they never have to encounter that sort of thing again xx

I am gobsmacked! The gall of this heartless woman! As mentioned below, ignorant people who think like this are thankfully in the minority

Repulsive and ignorant thoughts and words and absolutely shameful too! No mother should have to hear these words from another person and the ugliness of these words is unfathomable. I do pity people that have such dark and heartless thoughts, but please know that most people do not have these thoughts and most people in this world display kindness and love for each other. Sending so many kind and caring thoughts to you and your precious son.

I would be furious if someone said this to me but as a mum to a son with severe special needs you just don’t have the time or energy to waste on the ignorant people in this world. You just have to stay focused on your special boy and help him with what he is going through and ignore the nasty rude people. Big hugs to this mum, she is doing a great job and deserves nothing but love and support!

Unbelievable what kind of thought people can have and express !
Remember they are the fools and we could pity them.
Shake it off and keep your head up high indeed !

Just say nothing at all.

People can be so cruel at times when seeing things like this. Offering to help would be better or as you said “if you can not say something good, then say nothing at all”. My gr aunt was put into an asylum for having this, we have come a long way from that and parents can cope better. Others should learn to be better.

Unfortunately the world has some vile, nasty despicable people in it but fortunately the good, caring and kind-hearted folk out number them. Pay no attention to this cruel creature. I have another saying : “what goes around comes around” so Karma will bite her one day.
Sending much love your way and wishing you and your son all the very best. 🙂

I have epilepsy, was diagnosed at 16 y.o. and have never learnt to drive as I have never missed long enough time clear to get one. I have lost count how many times I have been told that shouldn’t stop me. What would they say if I injured or killed somebody because of poor judgement?? I am fortunate that I have only had 3 out of home. Most aren’t that lucky. With a child somebody should offer to help, not make nasty comments. On another site a read an article about a Mum with a boy and two younger sisters. The boy had a seizure and was unconscious for long enough that she struggled and put him in an empty trolley and used her handbag as a pillow for him. She had to lie him on his side with his legs bent at his knees to fit him in. People walked around them and didn’t ask if she needed help. Her daughters aren’t old enough to help apart from running to a checkout to ask for help. Normally they are not allowed to leave her side out in public at all. She is now trying to get a suitable wheelchair or purpose built stroller……For a different problem I once offered to help a Mum at a checkout. I was abused by others walking past and told to mind my own…..business. I was too shocked to reply. The Mum was very distressed because she overheard it. I tried to calm her down too but I’m not sure whether I was very successful though.

I would pay no attention to what this nasty and horrible woman has said.