[LucyD]

Since I am housebound with a broken ankle/broken foot and whatever is wrong with my leg now my new counselor came to my apartment today. She saw what bad shape I am in and offered to help me in any way she could. She said she could do my grocery shopping and pick up my prescriptions. Right now my friend is doing those things. All I want him to do is walk my dog which he won't do in this weather. My dog has pee pads for harsh days of winter so that's okay.He also does some laundry. I've just been thinking though that maybe I should let my counselor/case manager know that I'd like her to shop for me. I can only help my friend so much each month monetarily, and it's not really a lot. And I had to make him take a few dollars from me when he didn't want to originally. But the counselor will do things for me for no money and because it's part of her job of working with the disabled. The counselor has made it clear how much she wants to help and I think I may let her. Believe it or not I am reluctant to let people help me. She is going to call me day after tomorrow to see how I am doing. I guess I have been doing some thinking since she was here. She also said the cold doesn't bother her. That's amazing. It's very cold here now.

My counselor said that she is my go to person or my resource person. I don't think she does intense therapy which I have already been through in my life. She was empathetic about me having to wear this big air cast on my foot. It's very awkward and I can't get down the steps easily with it but have to tomorrow to see the doctor. The doctor is going to take more xrays to see what's happening with my foot/ankle/leg.

Today I watched the movie Love story for the first time since the 1970s and I wondered if I watched it would I cry again. Well I did and it was a good cry. I think I needed that after all the crap I've been through recently. I'm just thinking and typing and now I'll end this. Oh yeah I am looking for support and understanding.

LucyD, it was touching to read your post. I am sorry for all the problems that you are having. I am glad that you have someone to help you with things and that you have a good neighbor also to help you out. It is comforting to know you got someone to help you out with your pet also so you can maintain having them. It sounds like a lot of positive things are happening for you and i am glad of that. Blessings!

[LucyD]

Thank you omegalamed!

[LucyD]

Well, the counselor told me today she would do my grocery shopping. So she called me back and said she wasn't allowed. So I hobbled down my steps and to the store and did my shopping myself. I bought a nice piece of cake for a snack, too.

[divine1966]

Sorry your counselor cannot do that but I am glad you treated yourself. Hang in there

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[LucyD]

Thank you for your message.

[baseline]

Dear Lucy, I am sorry for your pain. Be proud of yourself for asking for the help! Also, be proud that you were able to do for yourself. There is no shame in accepting help from others.
I hope things get better quickly.

[LucyD]

Thanks baseline. I have at least 3 more weeks in this cast. I hope it's just 3 weeks. Can't wait to get out of this thing. Then I can do for myself again. Found out the counselor is not allowed to shop for me but can take me shopping. I have been trying really hard to get down the steps and can now. I have to go very slow. I can't walk in the snow without help. Maybe she will help me go shopping next week. I've been kind of down and sleeping a lot. Have been sad about the death of one of my favorites, David Bowie. His music was a big part of my life for many many years, decades.