nogutsnoglory
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This article is written from a lesbian perspective but can apply to other identities as well. I like that the article addresses invisible disabilities because I think the disabled world often does not give much credence to those of us who don't look disabled. Perhaps they fear we are taking advantage?
I think the article is justified in suggesting most would be hesitant if not outright opposed to dating someone disabled even if they consider themselves openminded. I think especially in the LGBT community there is often a sense of being progressive but also a superficial self-centered attitude. With the images of young healthy perfect looking people we are exposed to in ads, it makes it even harder for us to compete.
http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2013/08/06/op-ed-dating-disability
I think the article is justified in suggesting most would be hesitant if not outright opposed to dating someone disabled even if they consider themselves openminded. I think especially in the LGBT community there is often a sense of being progressive but also a superficial self-centered attitude. With the images of young healthy perfect looking people we are exposed to in ads, it makes it even harder for us to compete.
http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2013/08/06/op-ed-dating-disability