Kat
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Yeah, my mum and I live together. Obviously, don't get along, or as well as we should. We don't really talk about our problems, openly, because it's "too depressing". Yer f**kin' right, it is! So much, for trying to resolve our issues after my father died.
I personally think my mum feel too guilty to admit she f**ked up when it came to raising me! Better tae think I "turned out awright" - Really?! - like ma older sisters, than face the upsetting reality of the matter, I guess. ::
Sorry if I'm being a right downer, but this has been on ma mind, lately. I really should open up about my unresolved issues with my therapist, but feel too scared of her judgement. Besides, I don't think CBT can address the issues I have with my mother. maybe I'm being cynical?
Anyway... I would opt for independent living if I felt I'd be able to cope on ma own... but doubt I can, really. I probably get in home support, given the severity of my cerebral palsy. But it's just having to go through all the bureaucracy and assesments. And fact that nowadays, disabled people must cheat the system to get what they want really bothers me because I'm against that, but feel I don't really have a choice.
Yeah, a good therapist that you feel comfortable talking with may help to alleviate the situation. But there is no right answer sometimes these things can take a lot of time to unravel.
I would definitely try the independent living. You may surprise yourself.