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Old 06-10-2013, 04:24 AM
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Agree totally, There is no normal there is just a new you. When I see medical professionals I tell them I can no longer do maths. Inevitably, somebody in the room says "but, I can do maths either" it is quite common i.e. implying it is normal.

Taking this to the extreme - In the world of disability the word "Normal" is deemed as bad as using other racist descriptor. In the UK we have a scheme supported by the government where disabled people get an allowance to buy discounted cars from all the main manufacturer. One dealer refused to sell me a car because he wanted to keep it for "Normal" customers not those on a disability scheme. When I complained the sales man dug himself a bigger hole by saying "but you look normal". When I pointed this out to the manufacturer they were so embarrassed were almost giving me the car for free but I didn't take them up on it
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