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From: Kraig.Cummings@f34.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Kraig Cummings)
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Subject: Re: DATING SERVICE
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Date: 4 Sep 90 18:32:34 GMT
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I couldn't agree more about us ABLED types getting off our rears
(when possible) and mixing socially with ALL types of people.
After someone gets to know YOU they generally don't see the
disability they see you as the real pwerson you are, not a
handicapped individual.

Yes, I have met many people who couldn't handle my
disabilities(paralyzed on the left side and 3rd degree burn scars
over 42% of my body).  But I've always figured that was there
problem.  I can't change that.  Those people that I have dated like
me for the person that I am and not because I'm Tom Cruise.

It's easy to get discouraged and become withdrawn or mix only with
other ABLED types because we feel more secure in that type of
environment.  All I can say is tough it out.  I honestly believe
that for each one of us there are many people in this world that we
can have excellent personal relationships with.  You may not find
MR/S. right tomorrow but you certyainly won't if you stop trying.
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