what do YOU want housing wise? what do YOU think would be best?
you talk a lot about what the staff want and your parents want. but aside from the implant stuff, if staying in hospital isn't an option, where do you want to go? do you think supported housing sounds like a good option?
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You can't always keep it separate.
This is happening, this is part of you.
I like living with my family. When I feel better I'd like to volunteer and they can support me with that. Our supported living is too far away from home for regular visits. I think I will ask for concrete information about what support is actually provided. Mum says I've visited them before and hated them but I don't remember.
asking for more concrete information sounds like a good plan. we definitely understand why your family is important too. we know you are close with them from what you have said.
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You can't always keep it separate.
This is happening, this is part of you.
Have people said why they think supported housing would be beneficial? I understand how close you are to your family and how important they are to you. It's definitely your choice. I hope you can get some information to help you decide what is best for you.
I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much.
Don't try to calm the storm, calm yourself, the storm will pass.
You keep saying you need time etc, do you think that it would ever feel like the right time for independence? Are you worried about moving forward in this way?
I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much.
Don't try to calm the storm, calm yourself, the storm will pass.
Where are you getting this info from? A lot of adults live well independently and still have good relationships with their family. How are you feeling about discharge? What support is being put in place?
I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much.
Don't try to calm the storm, calm yourself, the storm will pass.
we think independence can mean different things to different humans. and in fairness, as a species, we are never meant to be entirely self reliant. we do actually need help and connection with other humans. that's a fact. it's just there are healthy ways to do so and unhealthy ways of doing so.
but it sounds like you view the idea of independence pretty negatively and see it as a very black and white thing, when it's definitely not.
that said, maybe figuring out what independence might mean or look like for you could be a good goal? also just uh. unsure how old your parents are. but at some point they might not be able to help care for you anymore, or living with them might not be an option. so it might also be a good idea to think about that and have those types of discussions with your parents as to what life without them being your primary caretakers would look like.
Please do not give me virtual hugs unless you are only using the hug function on threads. Thanks.
You can't always keep it separate.
This is happening, this is part of you.
