Don't Lose Your Temper And Stoop To Their Level

You will have to deal with disrespectful people everywhere, all the time I am sorry to say that is a part of life. Living in as many group homes as I have in the 20 years since I left my mother and father's home in Andover, Minnesota I can guarantee you that a lot of staff are assholes,  that is just how they are, now how you as an individual choose to deal with them is up to you. I want you to understand that you cannot control their attitude toward you, but you absolutely should control yours.

Let me give you an example OK earlier tonight I was supposed to have a shower but  she wanted to have me stay in bed all day on the days that I have showers I  said absolutely not! I told her that I had to have a life that they were not going to be manipulating me into doing that. Right away I told my PSS Positive Supporit person, and we were able to talk and communicate and find a way for me to continue to take the high road so that I  do not loose my temper, and stoop to their level.

For those of you reading this that are in the same situation, you are living in a group home and you feel like your voice is being lost amo amongst the crowd, ask someone to find a positive support person, they can be your voice, and can advocate for you when it comes to certain problems.

At a certain point I had a very vulitable tehmper,and did not know how how to communicate without losing it, but now I am starting to learn how to take the high road

Are you going through this? Share your story with me in the comments.

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