Kim,
         Just because you are rusty doesn't mean that you 
can't.  Most of the people on this list are blind and 
independent.  Sure, you'll make mistakes and mess up.  We all do, but 
I don't know if it is right necessarily to blame your aunt for not 
letting you be independent.  If you choose to move out and live on 
your own, and are willing to put up with some trial and error 
learning, you can have as much life as you want.  It's really up to 
you, especially if you don't have any other disabilities.
         If you have questions about how to do things, just 
ask.  Probably some of us can offer suggestions that can help.  If 
you go back to the independent living center they might even be able 
to set you up in a supervised independent living situation until you 
have the confidence to be on your own.  Your frustration may just be 
a sign that it is time to take a step toward being the master of your 
own situation.
Good luck with this and God bless!
Kathy



At 09:55 PM 4/7/2007, you wrote:
>Hi. Well, I'm totally blind, but beyond that, I have no 
>disabilities. My independent living skills are way too rusty, 
>because someone, and it wasn't me, wouldn't allow me to label the 
>stove or do anything to learn how to cook and clean. I wonder if I'd 
>still remember how to mop, if someone gave me a mop and demanded 
>that I mop the floor.
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Rhonda Partain" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 7:58 PM
>Subject: Re: please pray for me
>
>
>>Kim, I'll be praying for you.  It's hard to know what to say about your
>>situation.  Is there a reason why you feel you must live with someone?  Do
>>you have other disabilities that make help necessary for you in daily living
>>activities?  Perhaps you could call a rehab counselor and actually start the
>>process of applying for  low income housing so you could live on your own if
>>that would be possible.  Words can be very hurtful at times.  It is so
>>important to think before we speak because once said words can't be taken
>>back no matter how sorry we feel.
>>If you would like to you can write me at [log in to unmask] my name is
>>Rhonda and I live in Georgia.
>>
>>Blessings1!!
>>
>>Rhonda
>>
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