Depression Support Group

Physical limitations should not cause anyone to settle. Strive for the very best and don't quit!
25 in my book is young. I am fast approaching 37 and although I am not where I wanted to be at this point, I am attempting to be content with making progress.
I dont think you were wrong for being brutally honest with your friend. We have to take of ourselves before we can deal with anyone elses crap. If the relationship is not a give a take, then by all means, she does not deserve to drop her crap and run. Maybe you said exactly what she needed to hear, but really didnt want to hear. No need to feel bad, this is on her.
I enjoy brutal honesty, I give it all the time, although it is not always well received.

i am not physically limited other than i amnot going to be paid millinos for sports.. i can do everything anyone else can do other than that. i havent met any real limitations in my 25 years of life.

Sorry that was my misread or assumption of the diagnosis. I am glad you have no limitations. Still don't settle for any less then the best no matter what!

it sucks because ihave to live under this umbrella term of cp.... its bullshit. sure my dexterity in my right hand isnt perfect but i still type, eat, and do other things with it. i just in fight or flight moments do not rely on it as much.

The best relationship i have been in was one where she actually tried. acknowledged my efforts as improvements and actually wanted to try. I need that in my life.

Its really hard on me to see past the darkness at this time.

We all need that kind of relationship in our lives, to be acknowledged and feel loved and respected and someone who has faith in us.
I understand what it is like to miss that and want that, I live that every day as well.
I am glad the diagnosis has not limited you and you lead a normal life. I don't have any physical diagnosis, but enough medical things that should limit me but I don't allow them to. With my kids and all their problems I never let them just settle, I push them to acheive all they can. My youngest with her spinal issues is now an amazing little gymnast. She is no olympian, but to see her work so hard and get so good and continue to grow, who knows, one day she may be an elite, and even if shes not, I will still be the proudest mommie ever!!!

for me the more i exercise the longer i can be active fully in life. its very important and it stresses me out to think ill be put into a relationship that does not allow myself to thrive in that respect.

I completely understand that. I want someone in my life that has similar life goals to mine and with a daughter who has had physical struggles I keep her active for her health and would only want someone in her life that will encourage the same. I never want her to see any of her medical issues as an obstacle to her happiness.

That and i cant really respect those who dont put the effort in. I have to try harder for similar results. they should be trying too. do you know what i mean?