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I'm in the process of transitioning into a group home. I'm learning new things although it's hard so I often resist or flat out refuse. I am getting better at independent living skills but I still need assistance or it just won't get done. I can't go anywhere without someone else (staff) but that will probably never happen. It's nice to know where I will be if something happened to my parents.

I hope you like it

I hope its a good group home. My parents want that for me but I feel scared about that sort of thing.

It’s good. I have three male housemates. I’m the only female. We all get along. There is caring staff who go above and beyond. I feel safe here.

What are you scared about?

I do.

Congratulations on taking that big step toward independence. Good for you!

Well, it does have 24 hour staff for me. I guess I don’t like the word independence because I don’t see it as realistic in my case.

Is it just other automatics that live with you? How long did it take to get in there? I am worried about where I will live when my parents aren't around anymore(assuming I live long enough) as I am only somewhat independent and will likely never be fully independent even with a disability pension.

Hope it works out for you there, I'm glad you get along with the staff and other tenants.

What are automatics? We all have autism. I was in the day program since May of last year. I’m still transitioning in since May of this year. My parents are working on getting state funding but it’s private pay for now.

I didn't mean offense by the word independence. I am so sorry. In actual fact, no one is independent of all others. It's a matter of degree.

You have moved out from your parents' home, and that is a step further than living with your parents. As you get more used to being in the group home, you will probably be able to make more choices, manage at least some of your own money, There may be more you can accomplish for each step you take.

I didn't take offense it's just a trigger word for me.

For some reason I also don't really like the word independence. It makes me feel bad. To answer your question about what I am scared about, I am scared to not have my parents around when I need them and the change in routine. Sorry if my response was late

Thank you both for letting me know that independence can be a trigger word. I didn't know that.

Does anyone else live in a group home or 24-hour support? If so, what is it like?

Sorry stupid autocorrect on my phone changed autistics to automatics