Stop Helping
I’ve just writing this post in my head, so despite not finishing my admin for the week past and coming or starting to wind down and it’s midnight, I’m going to smash this thing out.
Did I mention I’m a night person?
Some of the worst advice I’ve not been given for how to manage my disability and maintain independence one-handed has not been given to me by an OT!
Remembering an OT is an Occupational Therapist!
Early days an OT asked how I managed to open things, particularly in the bathroom or kitchen.
I replied, I use my teeth!
I was smartly told not to do such unless I could afford to fix my teeth!
Um, FYI. No I cannot.
The end!
Yeah! No! There is no great wisdom on how you otherwise do that! While I’m still waiting so can you!
Done!
Hell onWheels/Life One Handed 
I pinned the graphic at the top to my ADD/EFD – lol board with the caption, “help that isn’t.” I’m expecting a lot of repins on that one – all of which will link back here.
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMore dot com)
– ADD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder –
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
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Ggrrrrrrr……
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That is awesome! Thanks for the comment
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When OFI was in full-swing and operating with quite a bit of volunteer assistance (who each needed more than a bit of attention), I frequently felt like puppeteer Sherry Lewis in a show featuring Lamb Chop and friends. My friend Janine used to say, “If you get anymore *help* you will be rendered totally ineffective!” 🙂
On days when my central responsibilities were numerous and required quite a bit of time, I was sure I was about to lose my mind. So I truly get it.
xx,
mgh
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Yeah, had a full time job once getting paid part time wages and training people from scratch. Ridiculous!
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