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General Discussion / Re: Moving Date
« on: November 14, 2015, 09:10:59 am »
Good morning all,
Peace; I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. When I go through times like these, I wish I could curl up in a ball and roll away. I don't know of any way to emotionally and mentally prepare for living alone. I understand your fear. I have been living alone for many years (my choice) and it has taken a lot of hard work but I stay close to my true supports and draw strength from them. I have provided a few websites that may have a service (or services) that you would be interested in.
416community.com
211ontario.ca
gersteincentre.org
I understand that it hurts when you realize that your current supports (family, friends,) don't seem to be engaged and you may feel that they've abandoned you. I just hope that you don't spend what little energy you have in trying to get them to understand and help. It is, what it is and in the meantime, you need to take care of yourself. There is plenty of information out there; made available for people that want to understand and tips on how they can help. I know that my loved-ones are not Google-challenged, so I have to accept that they have their own reasons for not making an effort. I find that dwelling on it just takes up head-space and blocks my ability to remember why I love them.
You're not alone. We ALL need and deserve healthy supports in our lives, whether we have mental health issues or not. We are not made to go through life alone. I hope the websites help you locate long term healthy supports, a means to keep food on your table and an advocate to assist you with your legal matters.
Take good care.
Peace; I'm so sorry that you have to go through this. When I go through times like these, I wish I could curl up in a ball and roll away. I don't know of any way to emotionally and mentally prepare for living alone. I understand your fear. I have been living alone for many years (my choice) and it has taken a lot of hard work but I stay close to my true supports and draw strength from them. I have provided a few websites that may have a service (or services) that you would be interested in.
416community.com
211ontario.ca
gersteincentre.org
I understand that it hurts when you realize that your current supports (family, friends,) don't seem to be engaged and you may feel that they've abandoned you. I just hope that you don't spend what little energy you have in trying to get them to understand and help. It is, what it is and in the meantime, you need to take care of yourself. There is plenty of information out there; made available for people that want to understand and tips on how they can help. I know that my loved-ones are not Google-challenged, so I have to accept that they have their own reasons for not making an effort. I find that dwelling on it just takes up head-space and blocks my ability to remember why I love them.
You're not alone. We ALL need and deserve healthy supports in our lives, whether we have mental health issues or not. We are not made to go through life alone. I hope the websites help you locate long term healthy supports, a means to keep food on your table and an advocate to assist you with your legal matters.
Take good care.