The point of this is simply 'get out there and try it!'
In most cases, travel will probably be done on your own and you might even amaze yourself that you can manage it.
For some, a travel companion who is aware of your incontinence needs might be helpful. Or, venture out on your own as a trial. Short travel, as in overnight, for starters.
Finding a travel partner who also lives with incontinence can work well, but ONLY after coming to know that person through a number of prior meetings. This would defintely be the exeption, but still do-able if you seek that option.
The idea of locating and organized travel activity (such as a cruise or road trip) for those with a disability or incontinene would be difficult to find, let alone set up. We are too widely scattered geographically to come together in numbers.
An incontinence support group, if you can locate one, could be a benefit in connecting people. I've seen these type of things organized by the Simon Foundation For Continence and held to provide information at certain disability themed expos around the USA. One I attended some time ago brought together many, in one room, who lived with incontinence -- their reasons for it were widely varied.
Which brings up a question I've often pondered: Is incontinence considered a disability? If so, would this allow us an opening to disability accessible travel or cruises?
It still falls back to the individual, I believe. I've done a bunch of travel solo and a few time with a female partner who was also INCO. It worked well for both of us; but, I do NOT minimize the effect that incontinence plays during travel time. It takes a LOT of planning.
I've found that with another, there is that sharing aspect of both humor and tension moments when getting through the day. How it is faced head-on determines the success of what you plan. When you MAKE it work, the rewards are the greatest.
This is a very good topic and should motivate us to share our informaton and encouragement.
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