An entitled Karen refuses to accept the fact that I'm blind.

Despite the fact that I have a service dog, things got so bad that security had

to separate this entitled Karen from me because she would not leave me alone.

Here's what happened, so because my parents are more at risk from COVID,

I've been going shopping alone more often during the pandemic.

Yesterday was one of these cases.

Grocery shopping is a more involved process for a blind person.

I have to ask staff members to assist me.

I also have my guide dog by the name of Gumbo inside the store with me.

The dog in itself increases the instances of bad experiences overall.

Now during my shopping, I always get a wide array of reactions to my dog.

But one in particular occurred towards the end of my shopping.

I heard loud footsteps followed by a loud screech saying,

That dog is so cute, can I pet him?

It was obviously a small child by the voice,

so I prepared myself before responding that no,

my dog cannot be touched due to him being my guide dog.

Surprisingly, the child didn't act entitled,

but seemed surprised and excited about a dog having a job.

She asked me a few questions and then left.

I honestly thought nothing of it and continue with my shopping.

After I finished, I decided to stop by the food court on the way out for some lunch,

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