My disabilities and my parents.

TheArrow

First post on here, but can someone help me with this problem.

I live with my stepdad and he doesn’t understand my disabilities, which leaves me in a position where I struggle to answer back on the simplest questions and then I get blamed for not answering.

I get blamed because I can’t handle my money and I can’t learn certain things. Like I’m struggling to keep myself falling into depression and I have no idea what to do to help him understand.

OliviaO

Hi thearrow, I can understand how you feel and are frustrated with your  family not understanding your situation. Keep your heart up my friend. Blessings to you. OliviaO.   

Sam_Alumni

Im sorry to hear this @TheArrow
Do you have a support worker or anyone you can talk to?

TheArrow

Sam_Scope said:

Im sorry to hear this @TheArrow
Do you have a support worker or anyone you can talk to?

Hi, tried to get a support worker but I was deemed ‘too fit to have one’ even though I need one.

OliviaO

Thearrow what age group are you in? Are you employed or in college?  Best wishes which ever Blessings to you.  

Misscleo

How do you apply for a surport worker

OliviaO

Ask your social worker.

debbiedo49

You can self refer to some local organisation as well as social work or get a youth worker if you need one. Also look out for local self help courses on budgeting etc usually advertised at c a b or library. Good luck.

TheArrow

OliviaO said:

Thearrow what age group are you in? Are you employed or in college?  Best wishes which ever Blessings to you.  

I’m 28 and I’m employed.

TheArrow

debbiedo49 said:

You can self refer to some local organisation as well as social work or get a youth worker if you need one. Also look out for local self help courses on budgeting etc usually advertised at c a b or library. Good luck.

Hi, with my condition I can’t learn that because it’s just in and then straight out. I don’t know where to go to local organisations

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @TheArrow, I'm sorry to hear about what you've been facing. 

If you're comfortable using the internet, you can find your local Citizens Advice by visiting their website here and entering your location. They may be able to help you get some support in place. You can also apply for a needs assessment by social services on this gov.uk page by entering your postcode. Hope this helps!