Quote From: mikao2603I see your point. But let's face it. If you're in your home, you're not in danger. So there's nobody to help. It sounds cruel but it's the truth. Our society is so individualistic that if your life is not in danger, you are okay. That is what people think. They don't look at your other needs.
I see that in my country too. You can reach 90 % of the buildings here with a wheelchair. That is well taken care of. But other needs are not met: relationships, places to go out, etc. etc. These are the needs that people with a disability have also. But people don't see that. the awareness around people with a physical disability is still bad.
It sounds bad, but that is the situation you have to deal with. If you wait for people to 'rescue' you, you will wait a very long time, perhaps forever. So take matters in your own hands and see for yourself that your needs are met. Take the steps that it takes to get what you need. Don't feel sorry for yourself or your situation, and create the life for yourself that you want. But be realistic: adjust your whishes to your situation. Don't wait for miracles to happen. Trust me, I know. I've been in a wheelchair all my life (spina bifida).
Mikao
Bless you. Thanks for your encouragement. I get down a lot with depression. I have tried to gain employment, start my own business, begged for advice and assistance from so many organizatons, etc. I have tried and tried to make something happen, day in and day out.
It's just frustratiing. It's like the commercial on TV in the US, "Some one almost gave a coat to the homeless man...someone almost gave him some food, someone almost took him in or to a shelter. But ALMOST doesn't count."
I wonder how many people have almost hired me, almost gave me guidance, almost replied to my emails, almost offered a small push that would have meant a lot? It's sad.
I try so hard. But I keep failing at everything.
God bless.
I'm a child advocate.
http://achildsvoiceconnection.org
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