I use a wheelchair and my date tonight kept talking about how 'inspiring' I am for just existing and going to dinner, and I'm lying here wondering if I should text him back.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're encountering the exhausting dynamic where your ordinary humanity gets transformed into someone else's motivation.
“Where Are You with Disability as identity?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.