Using a wheelchair/ dating

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Hello Ruth!

As for using a wheelchair, I was like you. I had so much fear about getting

one. I had always told myself that that wasn't going to happen to me! Well, I

got bronchitis, and became very weak, and had to get one. Before that I had been

using crutches for 14 years, and a four wheel scooter for trips. I think a

scooter is great for outside, but the power wheelchair is much better for around

the house.

The hardest part of using a wheelchair for me is...I am single, and wanting to

find that special man that can see beyond my disability. I have joined some

dating sites, and have had great responses, until I mention the wheelchair.

Maybe that was my biggest fear about using the wheelchair was that people would

see me differently! I am still very active, work, do most things, but men just

can't seem to handle that darn wheelchair or disability. I am slowly working

through that, as you will also work through using a wheelchair. It has made my

life so much easier for getting around, saving my energy, and not having all the

pain from trying to walk. One big

caution....at first the wheelchair has a mind of it's own! It ran me into all

my furniture, vehicle, and walls! LOL I had the dealer come back and slow the

speed down so I wouldn't go so fast!

If others out there are also facing dating with a disability please let me know

how you are handling it? You can also use my direct email at,

omega@....

Have a great day!

Kay ~ Beautiful Oregon Coast