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That shaking is possibly a nervous reaction @outlander - I get that - I have had that one myself a long time ago - it's really scary - I understand
There are things that tell me how bad things are and this shaking this one - of course you are not comfortable anywhere - things at home are intolerable
I feel so much for you - and that shelter - it was okay - I was safe there - and I had a room to myself with a key - several beds - and I had the whole room to myself - and I got a good night's sleep - so shelters are a stepping stone
There was a young woman who was living there - I remember - she wanted me to stay but I had my own life to deal with - and that wasn't easy at all - but I will never forget that young woman and I often wonder what happened to her - but she was mostly lonely I think
Most of the people there - males - were out during the day and I went home because it was my son who was scaring me and he would have sobered up over night - but still - it is not fun at all
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Imagine you can melt through a screen and find a unit that is comfortable and clean - with a couch in a front room that is full of furniture but there are enough blankets and spare pillows etc to make up a reasonable bed - and a cat might sleep with you - but I doubt it.
It's rather cold in that room which is why the back bedroom is the room of better choice - but it is quiet and private and you can trust the householder entirely
Perhaps the anonymity of these Forums is a good idea - I feel as if I am interferring between you and your mother as it is - but for some reason I totally believe you - I think your story doesn't tumble over spaces in the truth - it has a continuity you could not make up if you were being dishonest
But there is a room here with a couch - and food enough - I wish this could be a safe place for you
And yet - I am a total stranger - and this is a dream - but if it helps - dream - this is safe -
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Among the worst things in the world is the uncertainty of not having a basic place to stand - to not know where the next bout of chaos will come from and how it will appear
It is not healthy to live that way - I have to ask - what causes Mental Illness and I think yours is from having your freedoms - your right to privacy - your right to have your choices and your natural priviledges taken from you
I think the way you are being treated is causing all this and making it worse - that's what I am reading when I follow your threads
I have to go to bed now - I am falling asleep on my computer - for several nights my ingrown toenail was waking me up everytime I moved in bed but it is settling now - the infection is clearing up - so I hope I can sleep
But I am taking your heart to bed with me - and I care about you - and I wish I could give more than just an opinion
Lots of hugs Outlander - I will read all your posts if I am awake during the night or in the morning
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