RELATIONAL DISABILITIES ARE ALSO DISABILITIES AND ARE ALSO REAL

Mostly we tend to think of disabilities in terms of Physical and Mental. Physical Disabilities are often, although not always, fairly obvious at a first glance, as in most the stories on this blog with people in wheelchairs and walkers. Mental Disabilities are not always obvious to the eye but can often become obvious with just a brief interaction, as was the case for anyone who had a conversation of any length and or substance with Nick in "THE PRICE OF WHAT SOME CALL LIBERTY" in week two. But sometimes, disabilities are more subtle, although no less real. Sometimes, a person can be physically whole and mentally brilliant, but still have the disability of not being capable at an age most would consider close to if not a young adult of relating to people or even thinking of relationships in any terms other than how a young child would think of such things. This is also z form of disability that could get people in trouble, particularly if, as every Conservative/Republican in the country desires and seeks to make the case, there are no state, local or private protections for people with any kind of disability at all. If this happens, as this week's story will show, the consequences will be dire and tragic.