My Own Stigma

Perhaps you may meet somebody else who has an illness- schizophrenia or otherwise- who would be empathetic in a relationship- and you are right- if somebody loves you truly- having the illness wouldn't matter.  You are you- a most likely wonderful (and very brave person I can tell because you sound determined no to let this illness beat you)-, and your illness is just a very small part of the person who you are inside. You are not the illness- you aer a real human being who so happens to have an illness.  Let people see the good that shines through you and the illness will not turn the person away. I know this because Ihad a partner who said to me"I love you- and I see beyond your illness- you are a beautiful and sensitive person inside..." I am no longer withthis person- but the reason we broke it off had n othing to do with my having schizophrenia. It was something that could have happened to any couple. I know and know of couples who have been together for a long time in which one of or both partners suffer with mental illneses. As far as having children I cannot say, because I myself have never wanted children.  I really admire your atitude and strong will to make it in the real world despite the schizophrenia. Best of luck to you and thank you for sharing with me- youhave taught me a thing or too maybe I may find the right peson myself someday- and feel free to read any of my shareposts.

Thank you-

Claudia

Hi Valash,

I'll echo Claudia in that it could take time, yet it's possible to find someone who loves you for you, even though you have schizophrenia.

Hold on tight to your dreams, and never give up the hope that what you want is possible.

I support you in your goal, and wish you good fortune in the cominig years.

Regards,

Christina