I agree with your article. I know in my case I was 27 when I became incontinant, and it absolutely devastated me at first. At the time I didn't even know what the word "incontinence" meant.

I do remember when the doctors gave me my options and they mentioned diapers, caths, and surgery and I thought that only babies and super old people wore diapers. And I knew that I would NEVER wear them, ever!

I had several surgeries (7 total) some for the incontinence, and some to repair my arm, and I tried the caths, and I ended up finally trying the diapers. Once I found a diaper that fit me like underwear, I couldn't believe how confident I became. Just being able to do many of the things I used to without the constant worry of another leak was a huge relief.

I always used the "humor" approach when speaking to the doctors as it helps to break the ice. I also agree that they have heard and seen it all. My biggest complaint is when the doctors can not correct your incontinence, and they want to keep doing more surgeries.

In my case I have accepted my incontinence, and moved on. It is what it is, and the sooner the situation is accepted the easier it is enjoy what you can do, and not what you can't.

I would like to add that the biggest thing that allowed me to accept and deal with wearing diapers was to find one that fit me just like underwear, and once I did, it was much easier, and I no longer felt like I was wearing a diaper!