My Mom I think knows I can do things but she gets too fustrated with me
to teach me. She fears that if she leaves me home alone there might be a
fire and I wouldn't get out. I told her that if there was ever a fire I
would be the first one out probably.
Amy
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From: Cecily Ballenger <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:38 PM
Subject: Re: Pray for me.
> Amy, when I was living at home, my Mom basically didn't want me to do
much.
> I guess she was afraid that I would make a big mess or something, like for
> baking cookies or making a cake. After I went to rehab and did the
> termination meal and invited my mother, she came and watched with great
> trepidation. She overcame her fear, however, and realized that I could
> cook. Basically during the summer months, all my sister and I were
allowed
> to do was shell peas, snap beans, husk corn, polish silverware, and do
> dusting. I think one time mom did let me try my hand at vacuuming. Oh
> well. When I told her I wanted to move away and go to college, she was
all
> for it. I was afraid she wouldn't let me go. I guess she knows I can be
> independent, but she just doesn't want to be the teacher. Take care all,
> and have a nice evening.
>
> Cecily
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 4:01 AM
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> haven't heard anything. I know that there is not much of an opportunity =
> for a blind person where I live to go to college or have a job, but I =
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> possible I don't want to. I don't want to live by myself. I guess I =
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> want her to leave our family. She said she's not ready for me to leave. =
> I sometimes get the feeling that I can't do anything according to her. =
> Did any of you have trouble with your parents understanding that you can =
> do things and you['ll be okay? I know I am afraid to be alone for a =
> long period of time. I'm afraid of being by myself. At the same time I =
> want to be independant. It's so hard. Thanks for listening.
>
> Amy
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