I was single for a long time and currently I have a girlfriend but we live in different towns either side of London, UK. So I’m often by myself at weekends.
That being said, chronic illness and disability mean I can be quite a homebody, a lot of the time I read, write, watch Netflix or play my Switch.
Once or twice a month I may go to music gigs, watch a film or do stuff with my family.
I also keep in touch with friends remotely.
It can be lonely sometimes, but it’s rare for me to feel alone.
I appreciate it takes a lot of confidence to get out when wearing a diaper, but I’d argue it’s just as hard, if not harder when you need a wheelchair. In addition to a wheelchair being way more obvious, you have to know where you’re going is accessible for you, all the time.
Still, I do it, with both wheels and a diaper, and while it’s not easy, getting out there is easier than you may think it is.
What helped made it easier for me is that I was able to be fairly open with my incontinence and diaper needs with my friends. This way at least they wouldn’t be concerned if they saw my diaper waistband peek out a bit, or a clean spare one in my bag.
Breathe Deep, Seek Peace
Dinotopian2002