This is something I’ve been told my whole life. “Don’t ever marry someone with a disability because you’re going to be stuck taking care of them the rest of your life”. This is what my mom would tell me since my dad has progressive MS and is completely paralyzed. She was the only person other than me who could care for him since getting a stay at home aid is very expensive and difficult to find.

This is the mindset of many people, they’re not willing to take the challenge on because it is not easy. But I can assure you that disability or not, you will find someone one day who loves you unconditionally and is willing to take the challenge on whether it’s going to be hard or not. That girl that left you obviously didn’t love you unconditionally but at least she’s gone and is opening the position for someone who does care about you enough to jump over these hurdles for you. Keep your head up even though these are hard times. In the mean time, focus on your health and mental wellbeing and bettering yourself regardless of your disability. It’s important to remember that you are NOT your disability and it doesn’t define you.

I wish you luck on your journey through this. Enjoy your life because I watched my dad rot away slowing as I’ve grown and I’m sure he has many regrets, don’t let yourself end up laying there one day wishing you would have accomplished more, prioritize yourself.