[justa_seeker]

I'm living in a Group Home, and wondering if there are others in my situation?
How do you cope with your situation? On one hand I like it alright, on the other hand it feels too constricting.

[avlady]

i lived in group housing, at first it was hard getting used to the people there as several of them had mental issues and i had to learn to cope with them, and them with me. after awhile it got better and i made some very nice people whom at first were not soo nice, because of their illnesses. I was updated to live in an apartment with 2 roomates through the program.

[sideblinded]

justa_seeker, Hello and welcome to PC.

I can only imagine it is a tight kind of feeling. I am sorry that you are feeling out of sorts over this. You have joined a great community of supportive folks and others will want to chime in as well.

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Originally Posted by justa_seeker

I'm living in a Group Home, and wondering if there are others in my situation?
How do you cope with your situation? On one hand I like it alright, on the other hand it feels too constricting.

You are not alone justa_seeker.
When I read your post I immediately thought of 2 people on this site who live in group home type homes.
Next time I "see" them I will send them to this post. It is a big place.

Welcome justa_seeker!!!! Make yourself at home.

[kaliope]

hi justa seeker
i imagine living under the rules and conditions of a group home is kind of binding feeling but if you look at it for the safety of all involved, maybe it will see less limiting. welcome to psych central. you will find we have several forums where you can post about your concerns and receive feedback from other members. you will get a lot of support here. again, welcome

I live in a similar situation, at first I was a little freaked out by the fact that the staff were sharing information about me and discussing me, and also a bit uncomfortable by having to see the staff every 24 hours. Sometimes it's hard to deal with other people who have MI, especially if they are different from your MI. It requires some understanding and patience.. What is it that you find constricting about the group home?

[8thstreetbungalow]

I am just grateful to have a home and remember it everyday.

[CANDC]

I know people who live in group homes. Some of them work and are trying to get stable and get subsidized housing. It is very expensive to pay for an apartment without subsidy and for nourishing food.

I would make a list of all the things you are grateful for and see if there are ways around restrictions if you really need to do something.

[BeaFlower]

First of all welcome justa_seeker! I don't have made this experience, but I can imagine that there are good and bad sides. I think that you can also make good friends there. If there are things that are really bothering you, maybe you could talk calmly about it with the staff and look for a solution. They are there to help.
Wish you all the best

[divine1966]

I have/had students who live/lived in group homes. They were rather happy about it as it was better than the abusive Families and homes they came from . I do understand it is not the same as actual true home

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[justa_seeker]

Thank you all for reading and responding my Post. Should I write more about living here?

[BeaFlower]

If you want to share your experience, I think that it can always be useful for other members

[sideblinded]

Originally Posted by justa_seeker

Thank you all for reading and responding my Post. Should I write more about living here?

I am interested in hearing about your experience there.

[Nammu]

I've lived in various group homes and independentliving situations all of them were different and all had there pros and cons. Do post here about the up and downs. We can support you though it all.