Hiya Nancy, Are you in an area with a Spinal Injury Support Group? If so, that is where I would begin. As he is 23, he is of legal age to make mistakes as well as achievements. Always be there and ready, when asked, to suppose him when necessary. There are systems outside which are available to him. I wish you and your son the very best of luck. Best Wishes In a message dated 1/30/2012 6:53:44 A.M. Central Standard Time, ntpgrn...@aol.com writes:
Hi I am mother of a 23 year old with C5/C6 injury injured 4 years now. Trying to understand when I need to step back and let him pick up the pieces, move on and create his own road map. He is a wonderful caring 23 yr old who never complains, doesn't dwell (verbally)and is pretty much my hero. He has returned to college and just finished an internship as a college requirement. When he is not doing either of the above he has endless hours to fill with limited abilities. Up until now his long time friends have been around and spend time with him regularly but I worry that he is not out in the world meeting new people and that one day his old friends may move on. Which is only natural at that age..but it breaks my heart! That being said it takes every once of will power to not be in touch with him 24/7. He currently lives with his older brother who works odd hours and I am the remote care taker in the morning and transportation to and from school, work, wherever....I can think of suggest and plan many adventures but he doesn't have the interest....:( Trying to know my boundaries.....how involved should I be at this point? Peace be with you........ Nancy
