By Frederic Luskin — 2012
The director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects explores how to cope with the pain of a fight with someone we love.
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People with physical disabilities fight hurtful stereotypes when looking for relationship partners
As they reach adulthood, the overarching quest of many in this first generation to be identified with Asperger syndrome is the same as many of their nonautistic peers: to find someone to love who will love them back.
I have been no stranger to inter-ability relationships. But finding the right person to be able to handle me and my disability has been difficult.
Tip #7: Be patient with us.
Sometimes you have to come up with unique ways to show love if your partner has a disability.
The ongoing dialogue I have with my own perspective and emotions is the biggest job I’ve ever undertaken. Exploring this internal give-and-take forces me to grow in surprising ways.
Often, disabled people have their disability treated, but they don’t have their emotional or spiritual needs addressed.
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Depression and suicidal ideation are more likely among people with disabilities due to factors like abuse, isolation, and stressors related to poverty, among others.
Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.