[nabs-l] Arielle's point about people being infantilized at home

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Good afternoon,
Let's not forget the following paradox that happens. Maybe this was mentioned already.  I apologize if this was already discussed.  
Remember, on a continuum, people with disabilities receive the standard SSI/SSDI funding. As a result, families often view this as a extra pay-check.  Families will find ways to keep this money coming in, for various reasons.  Hope this helps.  Have a good day.


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> On Apr 25, 2014, at 4:19 PM, "Beth Taurasi" <denverqueen1107 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Dear List,
> You all are right about the transit issues and the parental treatment of blind peple at their own parents' homes.  I was infantilized to the point whre a legal contract was set up so that I couldn't move out.  Some parents seriously don't know what they're talking about.  Some honestly think it's ok to infantilize their young because of the person's blindness or other disabilities, but it isn't ok.  I'm honestly wanting to say something honest: it affects relationships too.  Arielle, you were right about the whole thing you posted.  It reminds me of my college days, and going to Colorado was something I had to do, it just wasn't something I could simply choose.  I feel it was something I absolutely had to do.  AS a Coloradan, I'm sorry to say this, but I'm going to do what ever I can with my life to make it full and productive.  Happy is another word I would use to describe what I want my life to be.  But the thing is, my current boyfriend is being infantilized as Arielle said in her list post, and it's even worse now with his brother who died.  I don't know how to tell the rest of the world that I love him without being criticized for being "obsessed" with a "wrong" man.  Blake is the right person for me right now, and this infantile behavior that his mother is doing is affecting us.  Sorry to vent.
> Beth
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