New respite concerns

[Lencoboy]

I know how tough it is, but you can't be an eternal prisoner of your own past. This is why a lot of us are suggesting that you start doing something with your life rather than relying on institutional environments.

Easier said than done though, BI.

My mom has really driven me and my dad to distraction today (my daycare days are currently Tuesdays and Thursdays) and I really felt like having a violent meltdown this afternoon (without necessarily assaulting anyone physically).

Sometimes I really do wish someone would take me away for once and for all, even if it was back to somewhere like the residential school I attended, as much as I hated it at the time!

[BlueIris]

Wouldn't it be better if you could go out and, say, walk dogs or sort shop stock?

[pulisa]

Easier said than done though, BI.

My mom has really driven me and my dad to distraction today (my daycare days are currently Tuesdays and Thursdays) and I really felt like having a violent meltdown this afternoon (without necessarily assaulting anyone physically).

Sometimes I really do wish someone would take me away for once and for all, even if it was back to somewhere like the residential school I attended, as much as I hated it at the time!

Why is it easier said than done though?

[pulisa]

I appreciate that you are very scared of any change but I agree with Blue. You have so much specialised knowledge yet want to limit yourself to institutions. Has anyone ever suggested supported volunteering to you? Just a couple of hours at a time to begin with to build up your confidence and get you out of the house? You said you were bored and hemmed in? It must be hard keeping your personal space with your mum's condition being as it is?

[BlueIris]

Agreed, Pulisa, he has so much to give to the world and I think he could get a lot back.

[pulisa]

Agreed, Pulisa, he has so much to give to the world and I think he could get a lot back.

Yes he could but the first step towards a change of direction is always tough. I just think you need a life away from day centres/respite units in order to do what gives you a sense of purpose and independence?

[Lencoboy]

Agreed, Pulisa, he has so much to give to the world and I think he could get a lot back.

Thanks BI. I really feel very touched by your suggestion that people probably do have faith in me after all!

[BlueIris]

Of course we do!

[Catkins]

I second BI and Pulisa's comments.

I think you've got a lot to give to this world.

[Lencoboy]

I second BI and Pulisa's comments.

I think you've got a lot to give to this world.

Thanks Catkins.

BTW, my first (post-Covid) week back at my day centre has been great.