Careless In The Community: Minimum Qualifications (for helpers and supporters)

Sunday, 14 February 2010

Minimum Qualifications (for helpers and supporters)

If I feel I need help.

If I can ask for help.

If I can lift the phone.

If I can open my door to you, or get through your door, or meet you in a public place.

Then

Can I feel safe with you?

Can I talk to you?

Are there words to describe my feelings and thoughts?

Can you see how I feel?

Can I trust you (does what you say, match the way you act)?

Can you show some understanding?

Can you do something today, that will allow me to act tomorrow (hope)?

Are we both in the present moment?

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