When we think about love and disability, what comes to mind? Do you imagine two people who are unable to really connect? Or do you think about relationships that are just like any other – filled with happiness, sadness, and everything in between? In a world where society is constantly trying to put us into boxes, it can be refreshing to see inter-ability relationships that break down all the stereotypes.
Inter-ability relationships are those between people who have different types or degrees of disability. They’re becoming more and more visible, thanks to social media and the increasing representation of disabled people in the mainstream media. These relationships challenge everything we thought we knew about love and disability, and they’re changing the way we think about both.
One of the most important things that inter-ability relationships show us is that disabled people are just like everyone else – they want to find love, and they deserve to be loved. Too often, we see disabled people as objects of pity or inspiration porn, but, they’re just like everyone else. They have the same hopes, dreams, and desires, and they should be able to pursue them just like anyone else.
Inter-ability relationships also challenge the idea that disability is a burden. These relationship like what society believes to be a ‘normal’ relationship are a source of strength and support, love and support, and compassion and understanding.
Of course, inter-ability relationships are not always easy. Like any other relationship, they come with their own challenges and difficulties. But it doesn’t mean they’re not worth it, because they remind us that love is for everyone – no matter what our abilities or disabilities may be.