DEAR ABBY: My son “Ethan” is a visually impaired adult with disabilities. He’s articulate, down-to-earth and joyful to be around. He’s a homeowner in a nice area of town.
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Dear Abby: I overlooked my friend’s bad behavior, until she turned on me
A woman we met through the Nextdoor app bought an expensive winter coat from us very cheap.
She and her husband know Ethan is in Special Olympics and awaiting a guide dog.
She was raising chickens, and when Ethan mentioned the new egg hatcher we bought for him, she asked if she could borrow it. I told her she could, after our one chick was grown enough.
I have asked repeatedly for her to return it. She said she would, and even asked for our address. I provided her with the information. She has since moved, but she’s still in town.
When I asked her more recently to please return it, she posted Ethan’s photo to Nextdoor with the label “Dangerous and Unstable Person.”
What can I do to defend him? Legally, I think something needs to be done for his reputation now.
— PERPLEXED MOM IN COLORADO
DEAR MOM: There is enough discrimination toward people with disabilities without this awful woman contributing to it.
Consult an attorney to discuss her behavior and find out how to defend your son from her uncalled-for attack. To label your son as dangerous and unstable is a slander intended to damage his reputation.
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