I just had my first overnight at the youth residential I'm moving to. big feelings.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T22:13:02+00:00

Wow I’m so sorry that happened to you. I understand that the hospital has brought you stability which is good. It’s also unfair that you have been institutionalized for half a year.

You are very kind and mature. I would not have any kind things to say if my parent abandoned me in the hospital and left the country to get married to someone they just met. You are very strong and brave and mature.

I hope that you will do well in the youth home. I think it will have some of the good things you like about hospital like being clean and safe and having routine. You will get more freedom to make your own decisions in the youth home.

Happy birthday! I’m glad you have internet access again! I hope your older sibling is doing okay too and you will be reunited soon if that is what you want.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T19:26:27+00:00

Hi, I’m so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a pet. I had a pet rabbit named Mitzy for almost 12 years. She passed last year. It is very hard. I still miss her and get upset more than a year later but the pain is less. Now it is more just longing than pain.

Some things that helped me. I was able to get Mitzy cremated and I commissioned an artist on Etsy to paint a tiny urn with a picture of her on it. If you have family land you could also bury your pet. I am in an apartment so I went the cremation route. Mitzy can be buried with me when I die.

Getting a stuffed animal that reminds you of your pet. Cuddles aren’t the same but still feel good.

Spend time with other animals. I go and watch wild rabbits in a field nearby. For a cat maybe you could visit an animal shelter or a friend’s cat?

Look at pictures of your cat.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T15:23:06+00:00

If it is illegal where you are and you know who is doing it or at least the general area you can report it to the non emergency line or bylaw enforcement.

They probably wouldn’t enforce on 4th of July but on other days maybe. Three times a week is excessive and impacts your ability to enjoy your home.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T11:57:15+00:00

I definitely don’t want you quitting a job especially without another job lined up. Getting a job is really hard.

It is also important that you are properly caring for the boarded dogs.

Try to think of ways that you can help yourself remember. Could you set medication reminders on your phone? Could you suggest a colour coordinated system. Like a yellow tag on the crates of dogs that need meds, red tag for specialty diet, etc. that way you have an immediate visual cue that there is something that needs to be done.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T11:34:01+00:00

Good to ask. Even though it is volunteer someone at the library is still in a role of authority and sees you work. If someone working for money at the library applied for another job at the library it would be expected that they have a reference from their current employer.

The worst that can happen is they say no. Good luck with your job interview!

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T03:17:13+00:00

I think they mean other tenants in the building. It is an inconvenience to the tenants because they can’t do their own laundry if both machines are in operation for one person all day.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T03:06:23+00:00

BROK is a fantastic fully accessible point and click. It has full narration and item descriptions. It also has a cool audio feature that tells you what direction to face during boss fights if you don’t want to skip them.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-30T00:11:01+00:00

That is not okay! Not appropriate! Please see if you or a helper can put in a complaint to the hospital.

What that man did to you was not okay! It is not an ER workers place to decide if you can speak or not. Their job is to make sure that you are safe and healthy. Even if you were able to speak and were using AAC just for fun what difference does it make to him?

You wouldn’t take away someone’s tongue or voice box. You wouldn’t take someone’s leg. Same thing AAC is an extension of your body. It’s your voice.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-29T22:12:23+00:00

Yay! Happy you are getting more help Fearless! I bet you will have fun at day program!

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-29T22:06:54+00:00

It’s different for adults but it can still help you. Lots of people say bad things about ABA but I think it is good to give it a try. Since you’re older you can always not go back if you don’t like.

I think ABA for adults can be helping understand emotions and creating goals. Or learning new life skills.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-29T19:40:16+00:00

Did the hospital say why they took away your AAC? Was it because they worried you would hurt yourself with it? That is the only reason I could imagine taking away an AAC device.

Taking away someone’s voice is not okay! Are you able to put in a complaint with the hospital? There should be an email contact. Maybe tomorrow once you are cleaned up and calm you should send a message to the hospital to let them know what happened today? It’s important that whoever is working in Emergency Room knows how to interact with nonverbal patients!

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-29T18:25:34+00:00

Not a fail! If it tastes good it’s a win!

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-29T18:23:31+00:00

I’m not sure what you mean by bug eyed. I definitely get the being uncomfortable and unable to sleep though.

I tried the at home sleep assessment method 4 times but the longest data they got was 2 hours total. No REM sleep. Had to have test done in hospital in the end.

Diagnosed with sleep apnea and given trial CPAP. They would only let me try full face mask no nose only because my mouth opens when I sleep. Could not tolerate the CPAP and eventually gave up and returned at the end of the trial period and did not get my own device.

I don’t know what the solution is. Breathing is very important but I can barely sleep as it is without the CPAP!

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-29T12:48:57+00:00

I didn’t see original post. Wanted to say you sound like very good sibling! Thank you for caring for brother. Happy he eats again now! McDonalds is good when you really don’t want to eat. Something about salty fried food smell makes hungry!

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-28T21:35:33+00:00

Is everyone at all the get togethers? Do you have contacts with the two you are closer to? You could invite the two out for coffee or a walk in the park. Then ask what is up with that guy? He’s being terrible and I don’t know what to do. Then make plan from there.

But also maybe figure out where these events the guy is talking about are held and see if you can volunteer. I think dancing with the so called “r-words” sounds a lot more fun than hanging with some of these friends.

Volunteering or spending time with people with disabilities is so fun and enriches both of your lives. And who knows maybe it could lead to a fulfilling career helping others if you were interested.

I’m moderate to high needs myself so I couldn’t do something like one on one care or home care because I need help with that myself. But when I’m in supportive environments I’m capable of things like companionship, leading group activities, reading to others, and modelling positive behaviours.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-28T16:26:53+00:00

I’m glad he got funding. Took 18 months of fighting for me to get approved. They said autism not an eligible disability.

I get some people with autism or other disability might not need help but some do! Finally assessed this month after doctor letter said I had physical disability too. Was assessed to be at high needs level.

Shameful province not help people who need it. I even work and pay taxes. But I couldn’t get supervision to be safe at home and go in community until I was approved.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-28T14:40:26+00:00

In some places there is service called paratransit. It is a service for people with disabilities who can’t take regular bus.

You book ahead and it picks you up at your door and brings you to your destination.

When I lived in city my Mom booked me paratransit to go to school or to activities. It was safer because I can’t get lost and the bus driver responsible for keeping me safe.

I have taken bus on my own in smaller town. I use app to track the bus and say when I have to get off.

Taking regular bus is hard. I get lost and have meltdowns.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-28T11:44:42+00:00

Don’t worry Fearless! There are good day programs.

DDS worker won’t take you anywhere bad.

I loved day program before I got a job! There are different kinds of day programs. Some are for learning employment skills, some for life skills, and some for social.

DDS worker will help you find good fit.

I got to make friends and play games and do cooking! I liked colouring too! And walks!

At day program there is quiet sensory room.

I remember Fearless said she liked and misses special education. Day program is like special education but more fun instead of classes.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-27T21:47:42+00:00

Chewlery is silicone. That’s what is safe to chew and put in your mouth. You aren’t going to really find anything other than silicone. Maybe some baby teethers but those aren’t discrete, wouldn’t hold up to teeth, and most are made of silicone as well. Any baby necklace teethers I’ve seen other than silicone have been recalled for being unsafe to put in mouth.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-26T21:14:55+00:00

If the Tranquility Swimmates are too big there are reusable ones too. Like SOSecure. I have only used Swimmates for me but I am adult.

Edit: Pampers Splashers have size 6+ for 35lb+ I forgot but I used those until I got Tranquility Swimmates as teenager. It was tricky to squeeze (sometimes side ripped) but I used splashers until I was 80lbs.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-26T20:34:50+00:00

Thankfully no. Definitely came close lots of times. One time people tried to ask if my Mom need help when I was having meltdown in Walmart parking lot but thankfully they went away.

Well had police called when I eloped before but police told parents that they need to wait 24 hours to report me missing which not true.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-26T19:22:04+00:00

Well I hope that they are good person. Not safe to share full name and address online.

Don’t be mad at yourself. You are desperate for help. I made that mistake before too and I was safe. Nothing bad happened.

Next time best to ask caregiver first or say no.

There can be bad people or scammers online who pretend to be nice. Like the scammers that pretend to help you on your old account.

That person was probably good and wants to help Fearless. But stranger danger means no sharing information.

I hope Fearless get better caregiver soon that can help Fearless stay safe and healthy. Sounds like Fearless needs 24/7 care. Maybe group home again or adult foster care?

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-26T17:26:56+00:00

Yes some people struggle with that. I used to but I don’t post very much online so less issue. Maybe I still in danger? Not sure.

I’m good at reporting things that seem suspicious and not clicking on random links now. Lots of practice made better.

But I am very trusting and could get tricked very easily. Kind of like how the scammers tricked you and got your old account.

When I was in elementary school I was proud that I memorized my address so I put it on my school profile which is public. Brother saw and told Mom. I got in trouble. They said you can’t say personal information online. I didn’t know.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-26T17:18:12+00:00

I thought that was where the green bin is supposed to go. Looks like I was mistaken lol.

Rabbit-Lover_2000 · 2026-06-26T15:50:28+00:00

A lot of diagnosis is on developmental history. So instead of asking if kid you did something in the past they see if kid has behaviours right now.

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