[il-talk] Tips In Dealing With Family Members

[Leslie Hamric]

Hi Nick. Oh yes, I have had similar problems with family members at just don't get it. Well there been times I have considered cutting all ties with them, I have realized that that approach was not going to work for me. You may have to take a break from them for a while, but eventually, deli either get it or at least come to accept your independence. I would say the best thing I could tell you is don't let your family members get you down. Continue being independent and doing things for yourself. After my son was born, I did want my mom's health at all. I didn't want her help because I knew that she would overprotect me instead of letting me figure things out. So I ended up hiring a home healthcare nurse. She came three times a week for two weeks. To this day, my mom still has no idea that I did that.'s she thinks that I just did everything myself. I didn't want my mom seeing me take care of my son unless I knew what I was doing. And when she did finally Comencini, she was very impressed. There are some things I just don't tell her either. I think if you stand firm and hold your ground, your family members will soon realize that you have rights too. And that you can live a full life. Keep fighting the good fight. Feel free to email me off list if you want to talk more. Good luck.
Leslie Sent  from my iPhone

> On Dec 28, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Nicholas <robertson.nicholas at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi, 
> 
> 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.
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> Nicholas S. Robertson, MBA
> Phone: 641.660.2475
> Email: robertson.nicholas at hotmail.com
>            nicholas.robertson2 at va.gov
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