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

[RJ Sandefur]

Beth, This isn't about you! Please quit posting this nonsense on the list! 
Dr. Robert Sandefur
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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.
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> 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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