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I was in a store today and I saw someone fall outside. I went out to see if I could help. By the time I got there a few people had already helped him up. He was much younger than I had anticipated. He had a leg condition I believe and was using a cane as a result. My Intent was to go see if I could be of help. When I arrived I saw there was a little dog in a case, the dog had fallen too.

The store clerk was swinging the dog into the cart. This was unexpected and caught me off guard. The person who had fallen and got up and kind of positioned the dog awkwardly. Honestly at this point I was feeling most badly for the dog bc it had no control over the situation and no one had checked on it. The guy who fell said thank you and moved on. I got the impression he didn’t want any more “ help” I didn’t want to embarrass him or make him feel putties but I also was worried about the dog.

I politely asked him if I could make a suggestion on how to position the case bc I take Bella in there and there’s a way to do it so it lays flat. He didn’t want to do it that way bc then the dog would he on the bottom. Ok I understand that abs I only had like 15 seconds to assess. The dog was calm & looked well groomed so I figured he cared for the dog it was just an awkward moment. I wanted to say more , to offer to help him or the dog but again I didn’t want to embarrass him.

I have a condition and when I fall I really have people gathering around tho I know they are only trying to be kind. I felt really bad walking away bc he had taken a huge fall and the first thing I said was a recommendation. I should’ve said I hope he’s ok if I saw he had a big wipe out if I can help I’d be happy to. If he wanted he to puss off ok but at least he’d know I care.

Being prideful sucks bc you see things through that lens and miss opportunity where help would’ve been good. . If I didn’t feel so awkward when people offer to help, I’d probably have just offered without thinking of it.