Hi everyone I'm new to this board as I've only just noticed it. Since becoming disabled due to possible spinal damage six years ago, I've been a full time wheelchair user. I live in a city away from family but I don't have much contact with them anyway. I'm finding I'm increasingly isolated and despite trying to participate in social activities over the past few years I have seemed recently to have given up a bit as I never seem to manage to make friends. I live alone and have no partner or family of my own. I'm just wondering if other wheelchair users experience this. I find that when I do go out people seem to notice the wheelchair first and almost make snap judgements about me based on this.i don't need suggestions of things to try as I have really tried everything apart from using internet sites to try to meet someone. I'm worried I'm losing social skills as I can go days without talking to anyone. I would really appreciate any comments from anyone who has similar experience who would be willing to share