Self-inflicted isolation vs disability-driven isolation

 In the post covid world (or not really post so far - hello BA.5), many of us are isolated physically or feel isolated mentally. The lockdown days ensured that we learned to live on our own, and many of us introverts realized that hey, this is doable. We can easily get sucked into the abyss called being alone - we will have screens to watch, shows to binge, and whatsapp chats for mundane shallow conversation. Imagine a person A, who is loving the self-inflicted isolation. He talks to his family on a regular basis, does not have to go out since he has a remote job, can order most living essentials on line, and a treadmill at home ensures his physical workout. He does not feel the need to go out - meet people, talk to people and lead a life where real interactions exist. He is happy with the limits of his social interactions, and at the same time he knows that if need be, he can just step out and open up as need be or situation may be. He can attend social gatherings, talk to people on phone, and do the regular stuff as the situation or his mood demands. 

Now cut to person B, who is disabled, and while not so introvert has to succumb to the confines of his home because his disability drives his social life. He cannot call up people as need be - his hearing impairment embarasses him from going and meeting new people. He hates the fact that his family does not support his deafness and knows no sign language nor are they patient enough with him to talk via live caption apps. He can only use mobile apps to order, but god forbid the customer service guys call him up - he would run for cover. He might be called stupid and introvert because he cannot answer all the questions asked - and rather dreams of the world where he doesn't have to interact so much with strangers or even known people. While he loves being social, his disability does not let him be. This disability-driven isolation can lead to so much of stress for a person who wants to connect but cannot or rather won't. 

In our pursuit for more, a society that celebrates hustle, so many moments of connect are lost. Where would the ones who are being isolated due to the abled construct of the society go?  

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