Every time I rejoin a dating site, I am faced with the dilemma of whether to include my disability in my profile, or self-censor in a bid to follow the rules of what is "normal".

Often, I omit the fact and only disclose it after a potential match gets to know me a little.

I would like to say I am still being authentic, but in truth I am not.

I am performing an edited version of myself; the socially acceptable one that platonic and romantic prospects seem to connect with…