Imagine losing a leg in a devastating car accident, then finally finding the courage to get back into the dating game. You meet someone, but you’re not quite ready to share the painful details of your past. When you finally do, you’re met with anger and accusations. This is the heart-wrenching story of a 24-year-old man who faced this exact situation. He thought he was taking things slow, but his date’s reaction left him questioning if he was in the wrong.
A Peaceful Drive Turns Tragic
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Waking Up to a Nightmare
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The Devastating Aftermath
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A Painful Road to Recovery
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Broken Relationships and Mental Health Struggles
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Back to the Dating Game
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The Big Reveal
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An Unexpected Reaction
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Trying to Reason
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Clarification: He Was Sober
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Reconsidering the Relationship ♂️
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A Tough Decision
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Was He Wrong or Just Cautious?
Our brave amputee finally opened up about his traumatic past, but his date’s reaction was far from understanding. Instead, she accused him of not trusting her enough to share his story sooner. He tried to reason with her, but things only got worse. Now, he’s left questioning if he should have been more open or if her reaction is a red flag. As he prepares to confront her, we’ve collected some of the internet’s top responses to this emotional dilemma. Let’s see if they can help him decide what to do next…
NTA. Revealing past tragedy is personal and she overreacted.

NTA. Don’t let her guilt you. Your trauma, your choice.

NTA. Traumatic past should be revealed in due time. ♂️
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Confusion over girlfriend’s anger after being told about amputation.

Empathy and trust are crucial in supporting loved ones. NTA
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NTA. Share personal history naturally, not with someone you just met.

NTA. Share private matters at your own pace. She’s disturbed.

Share your past when you’re ready! NTA, her reaction’s unwarranted.

“NTA. Red flag! Don’t continue this relationship, bro.”

NTA. Brutal breakup, but moonwalking outta there? That’s smooth!

NTA. You were honest and she betrayed your trust.
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Supportive partner needed to navigate amputee’s dating dilemma.

NTA. She’s self-centered. Find someone better.
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NTA: Sharing trauma, she made it about herself. Time to leave. ♂️

Supportive friend shares advice on dating with a disability.

NTA: She’s making it about her.

Heartbreaking revelation sparks heated debate. Who’s in the wrong?

NTA. Share your past when you feel comfortable. You deserve understanding

Engaging response: Challenge her to share her own traumatic experience.

NTA, run!

NTA. Girl needs to calm TF down.

NTA. Commenter finds partner’s reaction unreasonable and suggests moving on.

NTA: Don’t let her make your trauma about *her*. Keep moving!

NTA – Take your time, prioritize your healing and happiness

Dating a narcissist? Don’t walk on eggshells, deserve better!

NTA, take your time to open up and grow together!

NTA, she’s crazy
