Oh sweetheart, I am so sorry you had such a tough day. Don't fall for the bull of boys not crying - noone with a decent soul will think badly of you for it and I'm a big believer that bottling it too much can make things worse. Cry all you like, we understand. I'm just sorry it got to the point where you felt so bad.

I know how you feel about the stick and the walker situation too - I'm currently looking online for a new walker and it's really bothering me that I'm spending money on something I am embarrassed to have - I've been fighting against using the one I have (NHS freebie, very grannyfied) and suffering for it like a fool. But have it I must! And if it means I keep my independence, I'll pimp it up so people are jealous of my smokin' wheels, and start underground racing a la Tokyo Drift. When I first got my elbow crutches, I made light of it by tying scarves around them and saying I was in Aerosmith.