I stood up and said I wanted to talk to her supervisor. I explained what happened and then went on to explain that my dd has Aspergers and SPD. I told her that she really can't do the pantyhose or socks. It's the actual socks for her not the seems. Anyway she told me, "I'm sorry she has a disorder but she has to learn she can't use that as an excuse. She's learning that from you. She has to wear the hose."
They have a return policy that as long as they appear unworn and there is a receipt. They will take them back with in 30 days. I told her fine. I bought the shoes, walked outside tried them on her and took them back in saying I needed to exchange them. If they weren't the only shoe so far I wouldn't have bought them. I emailed the company complaining about this treatment. I understand why they want you to use the pantyhose, but seriously...
Quoting Xandriasmommy:
I even offered to take her to the bathroom and wash her feet
Quoting myfirstborn04:
you did awesome! I hope the company does something about this. I understand the health reason for them wanting you to use stockings and I'm sure if they cared the would have had some otgerotions available like what about sanitizing wiped or purell! I'm sure if they would have worked with you things could have turned out better. shame on them !!!!
Seriously, at that point I would have told them not so kindly where to stick their shoes and left.
Quoting Xandriasmommy:
I even offered to take her to the bathroom and wash her feet
Quoting myfirstborn04:
you did awesome! I hope the company does something about this. I understand the health reason for them wanting you to use stockings and I'm sure if they cared the would have had some otgerotions available like what about sanitizing wiped or purell! I'm sure if they would have worked with you things could have turned out better. shame on them !!!!
Quoting jjamom:Seriously, at that point I would have told them not so kindly where to stick their shoes and left.
Quoting Xandriasmommy:
I even offered to take her to the bathroom and wash her feet
Quoting myfirstborn04:
you did awesome! I hope the company does something about this. I understand the health reason for them wanting you to use stockings and I'm sure if they cared the would have had some otgerotions available like what about sanitizing wiped or purell! I'm sure if they would have worked with you things could have turned out better. shame on them !!!!
There is no reason they should treat you that way-that is super unprofessional and they should be fired
I get that. I had the hardest time finding shoes for my DD that didnt have 5 inch heels, but were rhe right style, for a wedding she was in. I might have just bought them too out of desperation. But it really stinks to have to give anyone like that your business when they clearly don't deserve it!
Quoting Xandriasmommy:
If it wasn't the last place that had shoes, I would have. My dd couldn't handle any of the others!
Quoting jjamom:Seriously, at that point I would have told them not so kindly where to stick their shoes and left.
Quoting Xandriasmommy:
I even offered to take her to the bathroom and wash her feet
Quoting myfirstborn04:
you did awesome! I hope the company does something about this. I understand the health reason for them wanting you to use stockings and I'm sure if they cared the would have had some otgerotions available like what about sanitizing wiped or purell! I'm sure if they would have worked with you things could have turned out better. shame on them !!!!
I am so sorry that you had to deal with that. People sometimes suck!
I swear, sometimes i think life would be easier of my son ( child with HFA, aspie and spd) were purple. Then people would see that and say... Oh, he's purple... Lets be more understanding and tolerant! But no, our kids look typical, and can even act typical 7-10 times.. (sometimes less) and then people just think they are brats! It drives me bonkers! walk in our shoes (sorry, no pun intended) and tell me they are just brats?!
Hugs! Way to go for keeping your cool! I too would contact the store manager. Then the district manager if necessary. I would want to know that this person was not going to treat someone else as poorly as you and your daughter were.
Quoting SamMom912:I am so sorry that you had to deal with that. People sometimes suck!
I swear, sometimes i think life would be easier of my son ( child with HFA, aspie and spd) were purple. Then people would see that and say... Oh, he's purple... Lets be more understanding and tolerant! But no, our kids look typical, and can even act typical 7-10 times.. (sometimes less) and then people just think they are brats! It drives me bonkers! walk in our shoes (sorry, no pun intended) and tell me they are just brats?!
Hugs! Way to go for keeping your cool! I too would contact the store manager. Then the district manager if necessary. I would want to know that this person was not going to treat someone else as poorly as you and your daughter were.
I think that is horrible and you should post your experience on their facebook page - that'll get their attention!
As far as finding shoes- how about a pair of ballet slippers? What kind of shoes does she normally tolerate? Can you get a new pair and maybe decorate the outside yourself? Is going barefoot an option? I mean, it's your wedding so why not have her comfortable?
Congrats on getting married and try to not stress too much Mama!
School Budget Cuts....
- Xandriasmommy
on Dec. 11, 2012 at 1:08 AM