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I think, for us, it is very easy to begin believing different = defective and that is awfully hard on a person's self-esteem. Most of us have had the experience of others pulling away when they learn of our differences and that rejection hurts.
I wish I had an easy answer, but I don't. You have to believe in your intrinsic value as a human being and the value of the gifts you bring with you, as part of your spirit. Your sense of worth needs to come from inside and that means recognizing what you have to offer to the world and to life.
Many of us needed some form of medical aid to stay alive and healthy but we are also very gifted individuals by virtue of our experience. So many IS people are extraordinarily understanding and compassionate. Many have a unique understanding of sex and gender. Personally I feel that the "drain" we put on the medical profession is small compared to what we contribute to humanity.
I would rather live in a community of IS folk than in "normal" society!
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