I have been told that I had body odor by a co-worker. I was at that time not using deodorant bec. my husband liked the way I smelled.

I've also been told that my breath smelled. That was because of medications I was taking.

In both instances, people did it privately. I believe that it was difficult for them to do so -- that it was not a message they enjoyed delivering. I believe they did it to help me.

I don't know how you were approached, Shelley. Surely it must be obvious to people that accomplishing tasks that the rest of us take for granted are challenging and painful for you? I can only pray that the message was delivered with some tact. It isn't an easy message to hear. I did want to cry both times and felt very bad.

I hope that you won't shut yourself away because of this.