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<blockquote data-quote="timer lady" data-source="post: 88698" data-attributes="member: 393"><p>Triple J,</p><p></p><p>I've had those moments of awareness with wm especially. He's so delayed in so many ways but mostly emotionally. </p><p></p><p>husband & I over the last 2 years acknowledged that we didn't have to worry about the big cost of college for either kt or wm. It broke husband's heart. He's big on education - loves learning just for the sake of learning. </p><p></p><p>kt & wm struggle with grasping so many of the simple concepts needed in school. In many ways, like your kanga. </p><p></p><p>I feel for you & husband. This is heart breaking. However, on the other side, acceptance is necessary to prepare kanga for her future as an adult.</p><p></p><p>Knowing her limitations will help you guide her to her highest level of functionality. She may find a vocation that she just loves & thrives in. kt so wants to become a massage therapist. We are working with her on what she would need to achieve that goal. </p><p></p><p>If & when kanga starts talking about an interest for the future you can guide her. Plant seeds, if you will.</p><p></p><p>If she needs a group home you can start advocating now. If she needs assisted living again now is the time. </p><p></p><p>husband & I have already started the process of becoming guardians for wm & in turn kt, if it becomes necessary after the age of 18. We are looking into adult group homes & getting their names on the waiting list. Given the lack in our communities now is the time.</p><p></p><p>Acceptance & awareness hurts - it also can help guide you through the next steps in your kanga's life. </p><p></p><p>Sending you & husband gentle (((hugs))) tonight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="timer lady, post: 88698, member: 393"] Triple J, I've had those moments of awareness with wm especially. He's so delayed in so many ways but mostly emotionally. husband & I over the last 2 years acknowledged that we didn't have to worry about the big cost of college for either kt or wm. It broke husband's heart. He's big on education - loves learning just for the sake of learning. kt & wm struggle with grasping so many of the simple concepts needed in school. In many ways, like your kanga. I feel for you & husband. This is heart breaking. However, on the other side, acceptance is necessary to prepare kanga for her future as an adult. Knowing her limitations will help you guide her to her highest level of functionality. She may find a vocation that she just loves & thrives in. kt so wants to become a massage therapist. We are working with her on what she would need to achieve that goal. If & when kanga starts talking about an interest for the future you can guide her. Plant seeds, if you will. If she needs a group home you can start advocating now. If she needs assisted living again now is the time. husband & I have already started the process of becoming guardians for wm & in turn kt, if it becomes necessary after the age of 18. We are looking into adult group homes & getting their names on the waiting list. Given the lack in our communities now is the time. Acceptance & awareness hurts - it also can help guide you through the next steps in your kanga's life. Sending you & husband gentle (((hugs))) tonight. [/QUOTE]
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