[Aviza]

I tend not to think of myself as disabled yet I am. So I am trying to work my life out within the limits of being disabled. My job now part time, my goals though haven't changed.

I want to own my own home. I feel it's a good investment. I've been rebuilding my credit, it's not as high as it once was but it's getting there. I'm working on my songwriting career. Seeing strides this year. I'm getting noticed! I'm working on my weight, my health. I decided a piano is a good investment because it will help me turn lyrics to songs, another reason I need my own space.

In order to own my own place I need to rent to show i can pay rent consistently. So I've applied to several subsidized places which i think is a good transition from mom's house. But I'm having a tough time with that change. Various reasons.

What kind of dreams/goals are you working towards?

[apsl1985]

I am disabled as well. Reading your post made me happy, mostly because I gave up on most of my dreams, it's nice to meet someone who hasn't. I guess my biggest dream has always been to build my own loving family. Besides my mother I never had a family I could rely on, it has reached the point where most of my family members can't stand each other, all they do is fight over money. I dream of the opposite for my own family. I want to teach my kids that working to have financial stability is essential but that being greedy won't take them anywhere. I also dream of having my own house, nothing fancy, just a place I can call my own and somewhere I can grow old in. I wish you happiness and I hope you're able to reach all your goals!

[ShadowGX]

I would like to own my own home too, but it's extremely unrealistic for me for lots of reasons I won't bore you guys with. Bottom line is I can barely afford to live in my apartment by myself, so a home that will definitely cost more is out of the question.

My main dream though is to find a mate that I can also call my best friend. I've wanted that more than anything for so long. I'd be ok with just having a best friend, but I'm greedy and don't like to share, so I feel like with the title of mate I'd be able to say "pay attention to me this much, otherwise go nuts". I feel what I want isn't that unreasonable either, not for mates anyways. The only problem has been finding someone who I'm compatible with and is interested in me in that way.

My goal is to one day no longer be a business owner. Sell the house and move. I want a quieter life.

[splitimage]

My goal is to get off disability and be able to support myself. I see this as realistic within the next year. I have specific therapy goals that I want to meet, and I know I need a period of sobriety, but I think I can get back to work, and I don't need a huge amount of money to live on.

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[MickeyCheeky]

My goal is understanding what my goal is...

[Deejay14]

A goal is a dream...with a date attached to it I was told.

[rise13eyond]

I have absolutely no dreams. I once did....til I realized I was just getting my hopes up for something that was never going to happen. As for goals...Well It's kind of hard to have goals without dreams. They're not the same thing but they go hand in hand a lot. If I wanted to have goals then I would have to believe I was capable of attaining them. And I don't. I can't really do squat. I'm a very useless human being. The biggest amount of success I can expect is keeping my bed made.

[Aviza]

Rise13eyond that's really sad. I pray a lot and have a strong faith that there are bigger powers than mine alone that will bring my dreams to fruition. I've achieved goals in the past I wasn't sure I would achieve, so I believe I can in the future.

I love reading the different dreams and goals. You would be surprised at how attainable they are. God works through people.

[stewartmays1]

my main goal is to get back into work and earn a living again dont really have any real dreams tbh

[Stone92]

I dream of having my own apartment one day, doesn't matter how big or small. I want to keep my plants all by the windows, and be able to do art in my spare time. I really don't know what kind of work I'd like to do. I just want a nice little place, close to family.

[amicus_curiae]

My goals change daily, as those things that ‘handicap’ me change daily, as well.

I’ve long been a proponent of finding ways to deal with my physical (and mental, I guess) handicaps. Even as they become more severe, I’m not quite ready to give up. One day, maybe sooner than later, I’ll have to face the reality that spunkiness alone isn’t going to work any longer. Until then...

...today my goal is to sit in my wheelchair for one hour. To eat a meal of solid food. My goals are small, yet life-affirming. That’s the best that I can d0.