Woman exempt from wearing a mask 'afraid to leave home' after abuse while shopping
Louise Sharp, pictured with her daughters Jessica and Emily, said she needs to leave her face uncovered so she can communicate with Jessica
A woman who is exempt from wearing a mask said the abuse she has received while shopping without one has left her afraid to leave the house. Louise Sharp said she needs to stay uncovered so she can communicate with her daughter who is autistic and would otherwise get distressed. However, after negative comments from another shopper sparked a panic attack two weeks ago, she can no longer shop.Ms Sharp told BBC Newcastle she was accosted at her local supermarket in Whitley Bay and when she tried to explain that she was exempt due to both her panic and anxiety disorder as well her daughter's autism, the person still said she was"selfish"."I haven't been to any shop since, not once, I don't have the confidence", she said.
Her pleas are being echoed by charities including the National Autistic Society, Asthma UK and the Alzheimer's Society.
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