I had forgotten this incident that happened at a family gathering the summer following my husband's cancer surgery. A cousin (not mine) approached Clark and after they said hello to each other, the cousin says, "Did you have a stroke or something?"

This was almost 2 years ago but the pain inflicted is still raw. My husband is still concerned that this is how others see him. We are blindsided by comments like this. I promised myself that when I hear an insensitive remark, I am going to confront the person by asking why he/she would say something so insensitive and cruel. Or maybe I'll just opt for a good slap in the face. Either way, it will NOT go unnoticed.

I feeling pretty tough. Bring it on.