Many adults want romantic relationships, but for people with learning disabilities it is much harder and sometimes even impossible. If they do find a partner, it can be logistically difficult to ...
When two people with a disability fall in love, it’s not a tragedy, compromise or some inspirational story waiting to happen. It’s just love — messy, beautiful, human love. The world, however, doesn’t ...
A few years ago, I sat on the porch trying to console Rebecca, a 26-year-old woman with cerebral palsy. Earlier that day a few volunteers at our Joni and Friends Retreat for special needs families ...
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Navigating intimacy and disability

A thoughtful exploration of how disability impacts intimacy, relationships, and bodily functions, highlighting challenges, adaptations, and personal stories.
Introduction Disability is linked to poor health outcomes and increased mortality, yet evidence on this relationship in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. This study investigated the association between ...
Beginning therapy can often be intimidating. It requires, among many things, vulnerability and trust in the therapeutic relationship and process. Painful life experiences can make it difficult to ...