Hi TJ, really positive first step into the creative centre!! But if the noise remains a problem, maybe you could explain to the organizers that at times you may need to wear your earphones?? Next visit could maybe be a short one as well if you think that would help??
And could be really good "socially"/sharing experiences/sharing support/learning from others too...........maybe invaluable. But from your experiences with your other "friend" from the hospital kind of take those bits at your own pace
Try not putting other people's issues above your own, unless it really is helping you too.
So.......when are you back there?
And yes, hospital should really be either the last resort or the only option
And you already know what I think about the cooking..............

Alison