[Blindtlk] Tips In Dealing With Family Members

[Carly Mihalakis]

Good morning, Nicholas,

They say actions speak louder than words. Try demonstrating your 
independence ao thaqt, theoretically of course they will see that you 
do just fine on your own.
And, perhaps, try not to regurgitate too much rhetoric.because after 
all, the voice of cold, hard action will alwasy be louder thatn 
theory or rhetoric. Good luck and please, keep us posted?
for today, Car
408-209-3239


>
>I know I post when I need advice, and I need to try to share 
>experiences, but do any of you have tips on dealing with family 
>members who don't get it?  By it I mean blindness and the fact that 
>we are humans who deserve independence like anyone else.  Both sides 
>of my family seem to think that my independence means that my love 
>for them has decreased because I don't let them dictate my life 
>anymore.  Training and the NFB has shown me that the blind can serve 
>as equal when given an opportunity.  I have changed but they have 
>not.  I'm not sure they ever will.  I don't want to cut all ties 
>with them, but feel liberated when I am not around them and sucked 
>down when I am.  However, I keep going back to them for advice and 
>"normal" stuff.  However, when I seek empathy I don't get it.  I 
>willingly take your help, and won't respond until I cool down.  I am 
>known to allow my feelings to get the best of me.  Thanks for your 
>help.  I plan to thank those who respond in a couple of days.
>
>Nicholas S. Robertson, MBA
>Phone: 641.660.2475
>Email: robertson.nicholas at hotmail.com
>             nicholas.robertson2 at va.gov
>
>
>
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