It's funny - I don't knpw whether its because my eyes are tired or what, but this big type is HARDER for me to read.
I had polio at age three, walked with crutches for over forty years, and then when my arms began to go bad I switched full time to an electric scooter for mobility. The switch had negatives - no more dancing which I darly missed, and some problems with building accessibility. BUT the benefits have been overwhelmingly good for me. My energy level zoomed. I can use both hands at the same time for a task, I can carry my own tray in a cafeteria, I can do hundreds of activities that were difficult or impossible before, I can hold hands and move forward at the same time ,,, and I can finally "walk" and chew gum at the same time, LOL!
I had a wonderful 25 year marriage to my FTM husband who loved me both with crutches and with the scooter. He died seven years ago, and I spent most of that time alone. But it was ME who was not ready. This past year I have had loving relationships with two great people. Both relationships ended short of "forever", but the people I remain in touch with. It's real possible that I am still not ready.
But the point is, being disabled did not keep people from finding me attractive.
I am incredibly lucky (and incredibly grateful) to be pretty much pain free.
Blessings to you all. Single or partnered, may we all be content with our lives or have the ability to change them.
Smooches,
Keri
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