Sospan,
I'm sorry you've received some abuse about your gait... that sucks.

I've had people stare at me while I walk and kids ask their parents "why does that lady walk funny"?

I did get in someone's way at Lowes and they were being impatient and sighing loudly and I stopped and turned to look at them and I said "sorry I'm holding you up, since my brain injury I have a hard time walking normally" and I stepped to the side and let them pass. Their face turned red and they were clearly embarrassed that I noticed their impatience.

Starr