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Jan 23, 2012, 06:23 PM
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Hello everyone,
Thought I'd give a bit of an update on my brother. Today he was released from the hospital, so he was there for a week total. Had a family meeting with the social worker before he got to leave...and basically established that his depression is more a reaction to external events - not biological. To me, this is good news. It means that once the stressors are gone, he can be himself again. We agreed that him moving out is a good plan - it's what he wants to do. So he just recently packed his stuff and left less than an hour ago - to live with our dad about an hour away. To be honest, I'm not really sad. I'll be able to see him on a semi-regular basis...and I know this probably sounds selfish - but I don't mind living alone. According to the plan, he will probably be at our dad's for several months. And I will stay here with Zeppelin (my black lab puppy), while finishing up my high school and keeping up with a regular routine. This is the first time that I have ever lived alone, on my own. Looking forward to it, but it still does feel a bit weird. Guess it'll take some getting used to! Before next September, I want to move out to an apartment that will be closer to the college I'll be attending. Looking forward to that as well. ^.^ Some big changes, but for once, I feel like I can handle them. |
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Jan 23, 2012, 06:29 PM
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Learning to live alone takes a bit to get used to, but soon you will create a routine that works for you an your pup.
Good luck and I hope your brother does well at Dad's. 
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Success in not final; Failure is not fatal; It is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill 
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Jan 23, 2012, 07:08 PM
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Sounds like you're doing well with some big changes - I hope it continues to go well for both you and your brother.
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Jan 23, 2012, 10:46 PM
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I hope you find you enjoy living alone. I am glad that you agreed with your brother that it was okay for him to leave. That makes it easier to make the transition.
I have found it both exhilirating and challenging to live alone these past 6 months. It's been a real chance for me to grow and find out what I like and don't like. I do know I wouldn't give it up for the world. Best wishes for both you and your brother. 
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