29M, Alberta, Canada, Physically Disabled
Hello, I decided to post here because I’m hoping to find someone who shares my faith. I met a few people on dating apps recently, but things didn’t work out because of my faith or the fact that I took it seriously.
I have a condition called Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which basically means that all my muscles are incredibly weak. My body is unable to produce a particular protein used to repair muscle, so I get progressively weaker over time. As a result, I need help with almost everything. I currently use a wheelchair and require a ventilator to assist with my breathing (hence, the mask in my picture).
I have a desire to find a spouse, but my situation obviously complicates things. But I’ve learned that it does me no good to deny this desire, and that it’s best to put myself out there and see what happens. There’s a good chance that it will never work out, but maybe I’ll stumble upon the right person, and though it will be a challenge, we’ll manage to make things work.
Christian journey:
I wrote a detailed account of my Christian journey a few years ago which I can share with anyone who is interested. The short version is that I grew up in a nondenominational charismatic church and am now inquiring into Eastern Orthodoxy.
Area of study/work, discerning my purpose:
I previously studied engineering for two years, but I stopped pursuing my degree because a career in such a demanding field didn’t seem realistic given my situation.
I recently self-published a collection of poetry on Amazon. It follows a structure akin to The Divine Comedy and incorporates some of my own personal experiences and struggles. I’m very happy with it, but it hasn’t done as well as I hoped it would.
I’ve been struggling a bit recently to discern what God’s purpose for me is and which direction He wants me to go. That’s part of why I’m here, to figure out if there’s someone I’m supposed to meet.
I’m not sure what I can bring to a relationship in a worldly sense. I’m not able to fulfill the typical male roles of being a provider and protector. I’m on the Canadian equivalent of disability, so I don’t have much of an income. I could earn more of an income, but it’s not that straightforward in my situation and probably wouldn’t be substantial.
Hobbies/interests:
My interests include reading, poetry, music, making music, comic books, hockey, conversation, and theology.
What sort of person am I looking for?
I’m looking for someone who takes their faith seriously and strives to put God before everything else. I’m looking for someone who values honesty and has a good sense of humour. Also, I’m rather introverted, so I’m looking for someone who isn’t super extroverted because that probably wouldn’t be a good match.
Age range: 22-32
Relocate?
I wouldn’t be able to relocate due to my health.