Self care is very important. It also can be very difficult to make the right decisions for oneself. Learning to take responsibility for my own health was a good decision. In spite of all the doctors, all the advice, all the desires, all the "acting out" and the wishes and hopes and dreams of having it another way, it came right down to the fact that If I don't do it, it won't get done.

You've heard that Inky, I know. I think that you are sharing this now with us is a good thing. Many homeless ppl have similar issues with self-care and responsibility. Each time you decide to not let the pills or whatever control you, you become stronger for the next time, not weaker. The benefit you enjoy, the relief you can have from making an "adult" decision in your own best interest, will build.

I hope that soon... before next winter, you will be self assured enough to take that step for a real home. You can do this. You deserve this. <font color="blue">((((INKY</font>