tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304286238611054455.post953373598910642780..comments2023-09-12T10:19:14.727-04:00Comments on Just Show Up: Lonely World, by Patrice SlamaMaureen Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12575825605911662634noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304286238611054455.post-1893225308948669022008-07-25T12:41:00.000-04:002008-07-25T12:41:00.000-04:00anonymous, there are lots of lonely persons in lar...anonymous, there are lots of lonely persons in large cities and small. thanks for sharing your thoughts. I hope this blog helps you to feel connected and less lonely.<BR/><BR/>alissa is right on about larger urban areas offering more in the way of services than smaller communities so, Patrice deserves to be extra-congratulated for an obviously superior effort of intellectually disabled child rearing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304286238611054455.post-36395619185958242702008-07-22T13:15:00.000-04:002008-07-22T13:15:00.000-04:00It is very apparent, Patrice, you have done an inc...It is very apparent, Patrice, you have done an incredible job raising this special young lady. The fact that she is able to live on her own is testament to your dedication and ongoing commitment to ensuring she feels no different than other young people starting out on their own. There are many social and recreational opportunities available, and I would suggest you check with her worker, if she has one, in this regard. I do know, however, that larger urban areas offer more in the way of services than a smaller town. I wish you both well, and look forward to hearing more from you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304286238611054455.post-72687136815447461752008-07-22T08:07:00.000-04:002008-07-22T08:07:00.000-04:00Thank you, anonymous, for your moving account of w...Thank you, anonymous, for your moving account of what it's like to live in a world that is more often than not unaware of the challenges the intellectually disabled face, on a daily basis. <BR/><BR/>We wish you all the best, and please check out the Ideal-Way website (www.ideal-way.ca), under Events. There are pictures of the Woodchippers bowling league, which is exclusively for special needs individuals. Also, keep checking back in for news about our art contest. <BR/><BR/>Thank you, Gordo, for subscribing to our blog! We're glad that you enjoy it, and we hope to continue informing and giving value to our readers.Maureen Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12575825605911662634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304286238611054455.post-69098107691670201002008-07-20T18:04:00.000-04:002008-07-20T18:04:00.000-04:00Patrice and Anonymous, I visit this blog often and...Patrice and Anonymous, I visit this blog often and I recommend that you, and other readers should subscribe to it. It is well written, always interesting, very informative and generally heart warming.<BR/><BR/>And, when it comes to passion for including all people, regardless of their mentality, it stands out as the best blog there is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304286238611054455.post-44888123089747358472008-07-17T19:53:00.000-04:002008-07-17T19:53:00.000-04:00As an intellectually disabled person I have found ...As an intellectually disabled person I have found it hard to feel I'm really part of something.I do feel very lonley at times. Some people really do look at us as being different and treat us as being unable to do things. Given the chance we could prove some people wrong. I decided just over a year ago to try living independantly on my own with just help managing my finances by my mom. My mom helped me locate a nice apartment and furniture and I am managing fine. This helped me feel better about myself and more confident and I have received alot of compliments on my new home. Given the chance we can do it with just a bit of help. Lonliness still happens and I wish there were more social activities for special people like me but I can say I did it and want to help others be more independant too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com