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179 - Empathy in Dating
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Dating with a disability adds distinctive dimensions to the universal experience of seeking romance. This journey requires both individuals...
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178 - Finding Partners Who Value Diversity
Understanding Disability in Relationships
Finding love as someone with a disability means seeking a partner who understands and celebrates your whole self, including your disability as an integral part of your...
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177 - Tips for Dating When You're Marginalized
Growing up in a marginalized community, you may face unique challenges in dating that others don’t fully understand. Social stigma can feel overwhelming, but you deserve love, connection, and joy, regardless of...
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176 - "Can You Have Sex?"
Asking someone with a disability about their sexual capabilities is profoundly dehumanizing and ableist, revealing a deeply problematic view that reduces individuals to their physical conditions rather than...
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175 - Lean Into the Cringe: Dating Through Discomfort
Dating with a disability introduces unique challenges that center around vulnerability and communication. The journey of connecting with potential partners is often marked by a delicate dance of self-disclosure, where...
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174 - Why Dating Should Be Seen as a Quality of Life Issue
Dating and Disability: An Overlooked Quality of Life Issue
Dating and relationships are a critical yet often overlooked aspect of disability advocacy, playing a vital role in the quality of life for people with...
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173 - The Journey of Dating Matters More Than the Destination
Dating begins with recognizing your desire for meaningful connection amid today's complex landscape of apps and social expectations. Initial doubts and insecurities surface, revealing that the journey is as much about...
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172 - Before You Date
Are you tired of endless swiping and dates that feel more like job interviews? You're not alone. Today we're exploring why your path to meaningful relationships doesn't begin with the perfect profile picture – it...
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171 - Your Body and Dating
Register here for Dating Made Easier and the Doing the Impossible in Dating workshop on January 8.
People with disabilities can transform their dating lives by healing body shame and embracing their authentic selves....
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170 - What Would Your Future Self Tell You?
You're being welcomed into an intimate and empowering conversation that speaks directly to your experience navigating relationships and disability during the holiday season. Moving beyond common narratives of...
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169 - Holiday Reflections on Disability, Love, and Authentic Connection
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dive deep into reimagining the holiday season through the lens of disability and authentic connection. We explore not just the challenges, but the rich opportunities for meaningful relationships...
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168 - Managing Holiday Loneliness
 The holiday season, often centered around family and togetherness, can amplify feelings of isolation, particularly for those navigating dating while feeling marginalized. Loneliness during this time is common, but...
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