Mark,

A group hug for your bravery and sense of humour.---You are amazing so please don't ever let those mindless creatures bother you. The lady who helped you will have a free entry to heaven! The shop assistant??? well we don't care really
I understand how it feels to have people stare--My kids will often comment with things like "Do you want to take a photo and take it home"? or " has my Mama got something on you'd like to borrow"?
It soon makes them turn away. I just wish they realised that once upon a time I was normal--just like them!
Love
Tayla