Mike,

My name is Linda (age 30) and I can totally relate to your questions as I
posed some on the same topic probably about a year ago to the group.
Everything everyone has told you so far is SO TRUE.  Communication really is
the key.  When you meet that special someone that you might want to spend
the rest of your life with, you do need to be very up front with them about
your disability.  Not everyone is able or willing to really deal with some
of the issues that we face every day having cp.  But when you find that
special person who is, then it is wonderful.  I have found that special man
(finally!) and I can tell you that we have had MANY conversations.  As far
as the more intimate side of things, experiment and communicate.


----- Original Message -----
From: "mike smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 10:51 AM
Subject: relationships


> Hi.  I just joined the list. I'm 25 and have C.P.  I use an electric
> wheelchair most of the time.  Also, I'm finishing up my B.A. which will be
> done next May.
>
> I know not everyone might not want to discuss intimate relationships, but
> thought I'd see if anyone on the list has had one and would be willing to
> discuss/answer ?'s about having one.  My Dr. say's it's ok and it's ok and
> I'm healthy and all.  But there's some things left unkown.....help going
to
> restroom, for example.  Anyway, if there's anyone out there who's willing
> that's great--just e-mail me!.  If not, that's ok too.
>
> -Mike
>
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