12-21-2008, 01:42 AM
I guess one should ask themselves this question: What would I do if I was suddenly made disabled? Would I want my love/partner to stay and take care of me or leave and live a fuller life (as some seem to be saying - that disabled are not capable of living as full lives as desired). I have heard of both happening. I know of a man who was severely burned and all he asked his partner was to put cream on his back. The partner left. Another friend had a stroke. He has not recovered much. He and his partner were just about to end their relationship before the stroke but his partner stayed and for years now has helped make their lives more complete.