Welcome To…
This is a free dating website where you can find a friend or that special someone–people who share a similar disability or rare medical condition as yours. Chronic odor is my own condition, and I can only speak with other people like me about it because only they can relate to the struggles of living with it.
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Someone here wants to meet you!
This dating website seeks to remedy the fact that we with our conditions and disabilities don’t quite fit in with the “regular” dating sites. After all, we are no less human, no less capable of love, no less desiring of falling in love. So, why should we be left out?
You must be 18 years old or older to join this website.
This site does not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, race, sexual orientation, or anything else (other than age). You can register for this site even if you don’t have a disability or rare condition and you wouldn’t mind dating someone who does have one. All who thirst for companionship are welcome.
Member Privileges
One of the key benefits of registering is your ability to use the “Members Living Near You” page. You can find your country or state there and see if any members are listed underneath it. Then, after logging in, simply click on any member’s username and you’ll be taken directly to that member’s profile page where you can “friend” him or her or send them a private message.
Another feature of this site is privately chatting in real-time with another member you’d like to get to know better before deciding to disclose your phone number. Group chatting is also available.
The only component of this site that resembles an average support group is a private group that can be created by any member, and any member can ask to join it. If you decide to create a group, please moderate it on a regular basis, preferably at least once a month: answering and asking questions, getting to know your members, etc. If you think you won’t have time to do that, it would be advisable not to create one.
Upon registering and then logging in for the first time, you will receive a Welcome email with additional information about the site.
ACCEPT ME
Hiding in dark corners Like an untouchable in shame, Afraid to talk, afraid to love, Afraid to play the game.
If I were to reach out and touch you, Would you back away from me? Or would you see me as God’s creation, Like an apple or a tree?
–Arun Nagrath,
Pharmacist and scientist BSc Pharmacy Hons, MSc, MRPHARMS.
Click here to register for free. Otherwise, you’ll never know who you would have met.
Intimacy & Privacy
Romancing Rare Hearts is a bit more intimate than the average support group website. Though there is public posting, the posting is a little less public and more private here, between members. So, there is more emphasis on intimacy and privacy than publicity.
Who should join?
Anyone can become a member of this site whether or not you have a disability or condition. As for those of you who do not have a rare condition, only use this site if you’re 100% sure that you will not reject a member (after a physical meeting) solely for his or her disorder. Otherwise, please join another dating site.
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A Message from a Friend: FINDING PEACE AND PURPOSE
Why must we suffer so much? Indeed, people can be unkind when you live with such a burden as we do. We can only strive to do our best. There have been many moments when I thought I had lost all hope, yet God always sends something or someone my way to uplift me. Life can be tough, and I’ve come to realize that it is certainly not fair, but perhaps it’s about discovering those small moments of joy. It’s about finding and creating our own happiness regardless of our circumstances. Knowing that we have a Savior in Jesus, who loves us even in our loneliest and most unlovable moments, brings me comfort on some days. However, there are times when I still experience a profound sadness that seems to linger. I feel as though I know too much and have witnessed too much of the world’s cruelty and rejection. In the past, I felt hurt and angry with both God and the world. I questioned what I had done to deserve the challenges I faced. Many nights, I would lie awake trying to make sense of it all. Surely, I must have done something wrong or sinned so grievously that this was my punishment. Then I reflected on individuals who were born with disabilities or severe mental challenges. Did they do anything to deserve that? Absolutely not! It’s not their fault. This was my mindset before I came to terms with my situation.
Now, I strive to find the purpose in living with this illness. I joined an online support group many years ago, and I have been active there over the years. It was online where I met my best friend, who means the world to me. We share life’s ups and downs, along with this terrible disease that threatens to take away our happiness, sanity, and our very lives. When possible, I’ve reached out and offered support to others. Yet, I still feel like it’s not enough. I’ve been praying for God to grant me strength and courage. I remain so fearful of people. Terrified, in fact. I wish I could be indifferent to what others say or how they respond. How can I reach that stage? My dream is to fully embrace life and explore all of its endless opportunities. Lord, I ask for your guidance in discovering my purpose, and I hope to be a source of blessing for others.
By Sonya M.
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As far as I know (as of 2015), this is the first site of its kind, but I’m sure not the last. Others will follow and improve upon this one. As a result, thousands of people just like us will meet others just like us and fall in love and perhaps even raise families. I’m hoping that will happen beginning with this first site (if this is the first site of its kind).
However, this is not just a dating site. Without needing to register, you can click on any of the links at the top of any page to learn about chronic odor remedies and treatments (if that is your condition) and also links to support groups for various types of disabilities and conditions. There is also a page dedicated to jobs and info on certain addictions.
Even if you choose not to become a member of this site, please feel free to browse, read, and/or order any products. Most products on this website can be purchased through Amazon.com. When ordering, this site does not collect any personal information such as your Amazon password or bank info. Also not collected by this site are the purchaser’s name and the item that was bought.
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Please use the Comments box below for any complaints, feedback, or suggestions on how to improve the site. I’ll do the best I can to make any necessary changes and improvements.
I hope you enjoy yourself and meet that special someone. You deserve it. Cheers! Here’s to…
ROMANCING RARE HEARTS
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If you’ve been having suicidal thoughts lately, please reach out to someone. The following are phone numbers and links that will help you.
International links to suicide hotlines in your country:
http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
Links to suicide support groups, as well as support for the loss of a loved one due to suicide:
https://www.dailystrength.org/group/suicide
https://www.metanoia.org/suicide/depressd.htm
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now
U.S. phone numbers & links:
U.S. Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
U.S. Suicide Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Options For Deaf & Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889
U.S. suicide help link: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
U.S. mental help and support link: https://www.nami.org/home
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