Sydney cystic fibrosis sufferer shamed by cruel note for parking in disabled space
A Sydney woman who suffers from cystic fibrosis and 'can hardly breathe' has been publicly shamed after a cruel note was left on her car after she parked her vehicle in a disabled bay.
Lauren Rowe, an organ donation campaigner and CF survivor, was left stunned when she discovered the callous note outside a cinema in Campbelltown.
The 26-year-old still struggles to breathe despite having a double lung transplant.
She has hit back and posted the cruel note on social media hitting back at its author, reports Daily Mail.
“Unfortunately, this is not the first judgment made against me from using a disabled sticker.
"I have it for the days I struggle to breathe as I have cystic fibrosis and had a double lung transplant, diabetes and osteoporosis."
“My donated lungs began to reject last year and although my lung capacity is just below 30% the donated lungs where too big for my body so squash at the base making it extremely uncomfortable and at times impossible to breathe," she said.
Rowe also posted a picture of the original note onto her social media accounts that has since gone viral with people furious that she has been targeted.
“To the 2 young women who parked here and walked off – your lack of consideration is acknowledged. Well done,” the note read.
Ms Rowe's lungs work at just 30 per cent at the capacity of a healthy adult and she struggles to breathe even when she is sitting still.
She works with charity Gifted Life where she spends her days contacting people who are close to death.
The charity supports sufferers of chronic illnesses and creates videos to educate people about disabilities.
"Invisible illnesses also create great mental strain as we come to terms with our abilities and sometimes even doubt ourselves of what we can and can not do." Ms Rowe added.
