A girl with SMA found anyone for the rest of her life
Is it possible to maintain a healthy romantic relationship when one of you is the caregiver? Kelly and Connor prove it can be done.
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“This is not a job for me”
Kelly was born with spinal muscular atrophy and subsequently had to live in a wheelchair. The congenital disease had the most negative impact on her quality of life. If not for the strength of spirit and the fateful acquaintance with Connor, the girl could have been stuck in the abyss of despair.
This happened in 2012. They met on the Internet and started chatting. Kelly and Connor became close, became friends and met. They now live together in Ohio. For Kelly, Connor is a boyfriend, a friend and a caring protector.
Connor takes care of me like never before,” Kelly says. The girl does not hide that she initially doubted that anything would come of their relationship. “I wanted to keep our relationship and care separate,” she adds.
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Everything changed when Connor decided to take matters into her own hands. It so happened that the hired guardian let Kelly down, and her boyfriend decided to look after her on his strong shoulders. I don”t see this as work. I was ready to help Kelly from the first date,” says Connor.
How could anyone else do this without being accused? Of course not. The couple was immediately imbued with skepticism, saying, well, how do you like it? What kind of relationship? He”s more of a relative or guardian than a boyfriend.
Kelly recalls that she was even mistaken for Connor”s mother. I don”t think I look like his mother!
In the end, the lovers decided to stop paying attention to the opinions of others. Connor and Kelly insist that their relationship is perfect and harmonious. We”re fine. We have the same desires, feelings and needs as everyone else,” they say.
