
But here’s the thing that may just shed a little light on this sort of situation: We’ve all been there. Turn on the TV or pick up a book or magazine, and I doubt you’ll have too much trouble finding a scene where a beautiful and seemingly perfect girl with two arms faces rejection from the guy she wants. Rejection is not a phenomenon exclusive to women with disabilities. Dating isn’t easy for anyone. And when it comes down to it, a disability isn’t an automatic deal-breaker for most people. Just because you’re missing a limb or use a wheelchair doesn’t mean that all guys are going to reject you.
I know I’ve been very insecure about my arm throughout my life, but I feel comfortable knowing that my boyfriend loves all of me as I am. He’s there for me, and he’s happy with the way I look, even with messy hair and 1.5 arms. And through his eyes, I’ve learned to see that I’m not alone and that I’m worth loving.

–By Caitlin from Stream of Caitlinness
RitaMarie says
I fully agree. I think that coupled with the fact that all that rejection and heartbreak just made me stronger and made me perfect for the person I was meant to be with.
Spangle says
Great post. Having a disability myself it has taken me many, many years to try and realise that rejection happens to everyone (and sometimes I still have to occasionally remind myself this fact).
The key here is that you have to love (or at least accept) yourself, no matter who you are, before someone else can do the same.