So yesterday I was at work and one of our regular customers came in and as I was on the phone he insisted he waited to speak to me which I thought was a bit unusual. So I finish the phone call and I walk over to him and he says “the girls told me your not well. I hope your ok” came over and flung his arms around me. As I started a relapse last week I had a bit of time off so thought nothing of it. But the more I think about it the more I think he knows about my ms. Im really not happy at all and dont know if I should confront the girls at work xx
I wouldn’t. People talk and if you’ve told them about your MS, unless you’ve sworn them to secrecy or asked them not to tell people, then they have probably talked about it. It’s human nature.
If you did ask them not to say anything then maybe just ask them what they said to him as he seemed to think you were very unwell and see what they say.
Yea I might just ask what was said. The company I work for told the staff without asking me if I wanted them to know so my ms has never been a secret xx
Sometimes people just find out - they ask where so-and-so is and they’re told that they’ve been unwell. They may not know why you were unwell, just that you were.
Rather than be suspicious, be thankful and happy that someone is concerned enough and cares enough to ask after you because they missed you :o)
Unless he’s a crazed stalker, in which case run away…
Well said Garry. It’s lovely the customers are obviously fond of you otherwise they would not bother to find out. You are obviously popular and there are caring people out there wanting to offer a little support and to show they are thinking of you. Dont think the other staff meant anything by saying you were ill they were just probably answering a question as to your whereabouts. Nothing remains private for long.
For example a good while ago I lost a litter of puppies. I decided to be brave and try breeding again. Both the stud dog owner and myself kept it completely confidential and told not a single soul because we were not sure it would be successful and did not want the additional pressure of people calling to see how my dog was doing. Low and behold within days I get a telephone call from Scotland (I live as far from Scotland as you can get whilst remaining in UK) asking to be put on the waiting list for a puppy. How on earth did that get out? Small world especially now with social media sites etc.
I was just thinking of bring it up in conversation. I know people will find out but just dont want our clients thinking Im incapable or iller than i am especially when no one at work really knows what ms is xx
Before I got to the last paragraph, I’m thinking what a lovely story. Maybe now would be a good time to leave some leaflets at work, about ms for your colleagues to read. I understand how you feel though 