Thanks, Kathy. That is something to take into consideration.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: please pray for me


> 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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