the Machinations of the Pure of Heart

[jenanemone]

Tonight I told my mother that I appreciated all of her help in rebuilding my life after my last manic episode. Mainly, her help has consisted of her housing and (sortof) feeding me - you don't want to know how many pounds I've lost lately - and berating me for being the piece of trash she believes me to be. All under the guise that she wishes to

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At the risk of oversimplifying...

[theometrica]

...but then again, it's always easy on paper.

The only insight I can provide regarding the experience of having to hit the ground running is just that; find a city with frieds, get a job, don't wear out your welcome, and find a place where you can begin to support yourself. The times that I've had to get out of town fast that's what I've done and it's worked thus far.

The important points are your selection of city and your selection of friends within said city. Both have to be conducive towards your goal (in the short term, survival; we'll get to the long term) that will not hinder you in any way. The people that you choose to associate with are far more the risk than anything else in this case so choose them wisely.

As for the grand scheme...you know the things that you're good at. Thankfully you have a list to choose from. Pick one, don't look back and go do it.

Re: At the risk of oversimplifying...

[jenanemone]

If only I had the courage. And how can I count on friends when I've been a crappy one my whole life?

[starkirin]

i agree with my kenyan brother

[403forbidden]

to me, this sounds like a blessing in disguise. from what i know of your mother, i think it beneficial to not be living with her.

by the way, i'm glad you're not in jail. ;)