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Dominic

Hi all my names dom , I made a post a couple a weeks ago detailing some-of my struggles etc. but now as a late diagnosed 34  audhd, I wanted to share my exciting news that I had confirmation Im moving out of my mums for the first time and in to supported accommodation next Tuesday! Having a very stressful few months feeling too poorly to support myself by working (physical and mental health conditions) I’ve also received a text from dwp confirming I’ve been awarded pip today also , I feel so much relief and hope that my future doesn’t seem as scary as it has for the past - how knows long. I wonder if anyone is in /has been in similar position to me and any helpful things that help things not feel too scary and overwhelming for you? all the best everyone Dom :) 

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  • Amazing, well done to you. I moved out almost 2 years ago at 31, not knowing I had autism, so I have had to figure that out. It was actually easy looking after myself and doing things. I had issues getting the internet when I moved in and then bills being too high, so I had to resolve that for water/gas/electric, but that's normal because I was learning. I got UC and Pip sorted too after 6 months. Biggest thing for me is being independent of my parents and understanding I have of myself now, I hope you can have a similar experience. 

  • in reply to HighToryPsychic

    Thankyou for your kind words, and I’m sorry to hear that you had to figure stuff out on your own that sounds incredibly hard! My relationship with my mum is under serious strain because of her health conditions and mine also has meant we’ve been living dysfunctional lives . Im hoping when I’ve left we can try to salvage something but we have both hurt each other (not physically) , I think we just need to take some time apart to heal 

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  • in reply to HighToryPsychic

    Thankyou for your kind words, and I’m sorry to hear that you had to figure stuff out on your own that sounds incredibly hard! My relationship with my mum is under serious strain because of her health conditions and mine also has meant we’ve been living dysfunctional lives . Im hoping when I’ve left we can try to salvage something but we have both hurt each other (not physically) , I think we just need to take some time apart to heal 

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