I no longer have both feet on the ground and I have been "alone" for 2 years. The children, 2 sons, are out of the house. I think it is not easy for non-disabled women in their early 50s to find a new partner. But because of my disability, I don't dare to actively search either.
Who has/is having similar experiences? Are there also "success stories"?
Response 1:
I am an amputee myself and I really don't have a problem with girls.
I am relatively young and that is certainly a difference, but you should always stand by your disability, because it can't be change it anyway. I don't want to offend you, but I think you need to be a bit more self-confident in your search for a partner.
In the beginning I was also afraid of approaching women because I thought I would scare them off because of my disability... (I'm sure you know this) But after a short time I realised that it wasn't true. Of course there are many superficial people, but you shouldn't pre-judge everyone. In my case, my girlfriend approached me even though she knew about my amputation. So keep at it, have courage and please don't let it get you down!
Good luck!
Response 2:
I lost my left leg when I was 12. As a girl, I dealt with it relatively well. During puberty I was even quite carefree about my future partners. I increasingly realised that I didn't want anything with men. All good.... then I'm a lesbian. So I had to look for a lovely woman. I could hardly believe it, I was never alone for long. When I was 25, I really found what I was looking for. The fact that I only have one leg was never an issue for my wife. We are married and my wife has two children who now have two mothers; one of whom is a leg amputee - no problem for the children either.
So: Just be patient and always think positively!