These are very viable concerns especially in a world where too much emphasis is on outer beauty. As a senior woman I have had many issues with my body and how I see myself, naturally I’m not impressed with what I see so how can anyone else find me attractive. We are really very fragile beings and illness of any kind can have serious effects on our bodies and minds. I truly believe that when you really love someone heart and soul you don’t see the changes in a negative way, love is powerful and can overcome so many things. We must learn to accept ourselves and be grateful that we’re alive because it’s a blessing from above, outer beauty is transient and inner beauty is forever. I have a very dear friend who is very disabled but in my eyes she’s a beautiful person who recently found love with someone who is paralyzed from the neck down, she shares stories with me about how much she loves him and I am so happy that in her eyes he is perfect.