I(32F) have not been in a relationship for 8 years (also been celibate for 8 years as well) due to chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. I would love to meet people and date but I am nervous that others won’t understand my limitations. My health conditions effect my pain, mobility, and energy levels throughout the day, and I never know what the next day will bring. Sometimes I have to depend on a walker and sometimes I don’t.
When I meet people, I don’t tell them about my conditions right away because my disabilities are invisible for the most part unless I am having a flare up.
Is anyone else also disabled or battling chronic illness? Is it also hard for you to date/be in a relationship?