[nabs-l] My journey towards independence

[Carly Mihalakis]

Good morning, Rona,

10 or so years ago, I became brain damaged after being struck by a 
car. As a result, my brains are pretty scrambled for example, I have 
a hard time with some short-term memory, remembering travel direction 
so, thanks to my mail partner, I realize how interdependence is 
another way. When you do things interdependently, you can be the 
brain while you get someone to help with the heavy lifting (so to 
speak), and that way works the best for me.
Sounds like, while it might be significant if radical independence 
appeals to you, to stretch for those vistas but, you might give this 
interdependence things a try, too. Like, Daddy might help with 
executing some fascit of the trip which will, you remember, come via 
your directives.
Most importantly, however,, try not to internalize not being 
completely independent" perhaps, getting a little outside help. Aftr 
all, you don't wanna be too militant--that's no fun!
for today, Car, :37 AM 11/5/2014, Roanna Bacchus via nabs-l wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>I have another update to share about my jouney towards 
>independence.  Yesterday I bought my ownn lunch in the cafe at the 
>UCF library.  Since first learning to use my cane in elementary 
>school I have taken it everywhere with me.  Last year I took it to 
>Trinidad when my family and I went on our Summer vacation.  Each day 
>I am continuing to work on improving my independ living skills at 
>home.  I'd like to hear about your jouneys toward independence.  I 
>look forward to hearing from you soon.
>
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