Hi Ben, I might be able to help. I'm a c5 quad and been with same able-bodied woman for 13 years. Hit us up if you want a interview.
Thanks, Donald c5 23 years post. On Friday, June 20, 2014 8:11 AM, "wheelch...@aol.com" <wheelch...@aol.com> wrote: I think this is a great idea Ben. I seem to remember that New Mobility did the same thing 4-5 years ago with much success. Good Luck with the project. Best Wishes In a message dated 6/19/2014 2:45:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bmatt...@earthlink.net writes: Hi everyone – >For a book about "inter-enabled" couples (long-term relationships in which >one member has a permanent disability and the other doesn't), I'm looking for >sources to interview by phone and/or email. Ideally, both members of the >relationship would participate, but at this point I'd be happy to interview >individuals too, if necessary. > >Please note that I'm a quad myself, though from a genetic neurological >disability, not a SCI, and I've been married to a nondisabled woman for 24 >years. Issues I hope to explore include: > >dating >caregiving >reactions from your parents and friends >dividing household chores >parenting >aging and changing health > >Thanks very much in advance. And please feel free to share this wherever >appropriate. I think there is a good book here, and so does my agent, but I >need to gather enough info to put together a solid pitch for publishers. > >Best, >Ben > >______________________________ >BEN MATTLIN >http://www.benmattlin.com/ >http://www.miracleboygrowsup.com/ >
