Should I disclose my disability to someone I'm just starting to date?

There's no perfect moment, and timing matters less than clarity. What matters is this: you're deciding whether to trust someone with the truth of your life. That's what disclosure really is—a test of trustworthiness, not a confession of shame. Some people disclose early because their disability is visible or affects how they show up in the world. Others wait until affection has deepened, until the person has seen them first as themselves. Both are wise in different ways. The real question isn't when to tell—it's: does this person seem capable of receiving the truth without making it about them? Do they listen? Do they ask clarifying questions or do they scramble to comfort you or, worse, disappear? Watch for that. Someone worth loving will want to know what matters to you, what you navigate, what you need. Mirabai didn't hide her devotion to make herself palatable. She sang it. You don't need to perform wellness or edit your life to deserve love. You need someone whose love is sturdy enough to hold your whole truth. If someone can't handle your disability, that's data. It tells you they're not the one. Keep looking.