I wrote this
I used to be strong
I used to be strong, i used to love the outdoors
Honestly I like the trees more than the people
But both were important and both have their place in my life.
One day that changed.
I lost the ability to walk.
Now not only can I not drive but I can't even get in a car.
I used to love talking to my friends and browsing bookstores for hours
But no more not ever again.
Never again will I walk in the woods or swim in the ocean or hike over hills.
Seldom do I meet new people and my social circle shrinks by the day.
Never again will I know the love of a romantic partner.
Disability is isolating.
Disability is lonely.
“I Used to Be Strong”
I used to be strong.
I used to love the outdoors.
Honestly, I liked the trees more than the people—
but both mattered.
Both had their place in my life.
One day, that changed.
I lost the ability to walk.
Now not only can I not drive,
but I can’t even get in a car.
I used to love visiting my friends,
and browsing bookstores for hours.
But no more.
Not ever again.
Never again will I walk in the woods,
or swim in the ocean,
or hike over hills.
Seldom do I meet new people,
and my social circle shrinks by the day.
Never again will I know
the love of a romantic partner.
Disability is isolating.
Disability is lonely.