February 18, 2007
The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
The Village Voice tells the story of Larry Seiler, a thirtysomething man with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities who, more than anything, wants a long-term romantic relationship. The article recounts in explicit detail his sexual encounters with women (many of them ill-advised), the despondency and loneliness that sent him to spend his limited income on pornography and strippers, and his desperate yearning to be accepted by able-bodied women. It's one of the better pieces I've read regarding the challenges people with disabilities face when searching for romance.
Thanks to Blue for the tip.
Posted by wintermute2_0 at February 18, 2007 07:38 PM