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Old 03-01-2013, 08:54 AM
ginnie ginnie is offline
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ginnie ginnie is offline
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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[You have touched a subject that is most difficult. I just lost a life partner or "friend" because of all my health issues, and loss in my life. 14 years ended because I am sick, loosing my home. It is hard on anyone to live with a person who has serious medical issues. Sometimes dealing with all those issues are too much for the other person and they run, just as fast as they can away from you.
I don't know if I will ever seek dating again. I am not sure I could ever take another loss like this. I am F and 61. I also have alopecia, which leaves my head quite naked at times. Most men are visual, and if you present with a hat instead of hair, that doesn't go over so well either.
It takes much love and compassion for people to live with a partner that has disability. I don't want to be alone all my life either, but sometimes I feel I have no choice in the matter. I joined an animal resuce group, where I feed baby animals, and have tried to be social, even though my life is a train wreck. In my case, I am going to leave this up to God. I won't look or seek, just pray for friendship and compassion from those friends I do have. I attend church, which is social interaction. Joined Women of the Moose. It just may not be in the cards for me so instead I try to concentrate on just being social in every way possible. Nobody knows their future, but you can be places that have others around you. I go to museums, and outdoor blues festivals. I stay as active as I can with the disabilty I do have. Life is not always fair, and some of us do not get to fall in love. I hope you do, and that you find a companion to share your life with. It takes a very stong person to help you through the difficult times. I wish you all the best, and hope that you find love. ginnie
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