Breaking Boundaries

When one thinks of sexuality, one does not think of disabilities. However, people with various disabilities do indeed have a sexuality. This was highlighted when I was a guest on a radio talk show on Good Hope FM. The topic was ‘Sexuality and Disabilities.’ I was extremely nervous as I had no idea what to expect, but at the same time I was excited to be on the radio. The interview was totally impromptu, which made me feel a little uneasy. I soon settled in. As I spoke on air, I began to feel comfortable behind the microphone. My most inspiring part of the show was when a man with a speech impediment called in.

It showed me that he had such courage and bravery to call into a radio talk show, despite his battle to speak clearly. My message that I tried to get across to the listeners of the show was that people shouldn’t be afraid to enter into relationships with disabled people. The show was a huge success. The calls were flowing in. We were meant to end at 21:30 and at 21:33, the lines were still flashing. I felt extremely proud of myself. I also felt an overwhelming sense of fulfillment because I knew I had contributed to breaking down the stigmas that surround people who are disabled on whatever level. During the show, it came up that disabled people are often invisible people. I hope I was able to break into that invisibility through doing the radio show.