Navigating the dating world in 2024 with a chronic illness is like embarking on an unpredictable journey, where every interaction feels like stepping onto uncharted territory. Gone are the days of swiping right for me; now, it's about finding genuine connections in real-life encounters. Deciding when to reveal my illness is a delicate dance, akin to timing a pivotal scene in my own story. Yet, through this process, I've learned to embrace every facet of myself, seeing my condition not as a barrier but as part of my unique narrative. It's about finding someone who appreciates the full, unedited version of me.
Follow me on Instagram @martis_mslife
Video Pod: https://youtu.be/-Pl4AV5LUm4?si=nXznLhHzm7F9a8sM
Send me a question and I will share it on the pod!: marti@marthines.com
www.martihines.com
Produced by Natalie Byrdsong
Navigating the dating world in 2024 with a chronic illness is like embarking on an unpredictable journey, where every interaction feels like stepping onto uncharted territory. Gone are the days of swiping right for me; now, it's about finding genuine connections in real-life encounters. Deciding when to reveal my illness is a delicate dance, akin to timing a pivotal scene in my own story. Yet, through this process, I've learned to embrace every facet of myself, seeing my condition not as a barrier but as part of my unique narrative. It's about finding someone who appreciates the full, unedited version of me.
Follow me on Instagram @martis_mslife
Video Pod: https://youtu.be/-Pl4AV5LUm4?si=nXznLhHzm7F9a8sM
Send me a question and I will share it on the pod!: marti@marthines.com
www.martihines.com
Produced by Natalie Byrdsong