DaisyJane
I probably should be working.
Yesterday I picked up the keys for my son's house! A couple of months ago my husband and I made an offer an a two bedroom bungalow around the corner from our own home. Far enough away that I have some emotional and physical distance, but close enough that I remain connected to all aspects of Matthew's care and life.
The plan is that Matthew and a friend with disabilities will live together, with support staff, and a full-time housing assistant. My eldest son has asked to be the housing assistant for the first winter. There is a suite in the basement that works well and allows the assistant to have their own space.
We've had the architects through and hope to begin renovations soon!
I have been flirting with names for Matthew's house and like LittleL'Arche - but are interested in suggestions.
I would love to hear other stories of co-housing. The good, the bad, the ugly!
The plan is that Matthew and a friend with disabilities will live together, with support staff, and a full-time housing assistant. My eldest son has asked to be the housing assistant for the first winter. There is a suite in the basement that works well and allows the assistant to have their own space.
We've had the architects through and hope to begin renovations soon!
I have been flirting with names for Matthew's house and like LittleL'Arche - but are interested in suggestions.
I would love to hear other stories of co-housing. The good, the bad, the ugly!