July 26th 2014. Day 17 at the Mental Health Clinic.
Discussion
MarvGTI said:
Hello to all of PH,
here's the update I wanted to do yesterday, but the day went a bit differently than planned and I ended up having no access to a computer.
I really want to thank all of Pistonheads for their support and the kind words, and reading up on the thread now, it is truly astonishing.
I would also like to thank the generous people that have sent money to Russ (5PotTurbo) that he passed on to me. I already bought a pair of sneakers during the spring sale here to replace my old, worn, full-of-holes shoes that I used to wear. No more wet feet and dirty socks! Thank you very, very much!
And last but not least, I want to thank Russell for taking time out of his Saturday afternoon to meet me in the city. If anyone else from here has had the pleasure of meeting him, I am sure they would agree that he's a great guy. To do that for a stranger, you have to be.
Now the update:
For about 5 and a half weeks now, I have been a regular at the shelter in the city where I live - thus I was able to get on a waiting list for a bed of my own and with it, I got tickets to go eat at Stemm vun der Strooss, which is like a social restaurant for people with little to no means - a meal costs 50 cents.
Since the 8th of March, I've finally had my own bed. I do sleep in a room with 3 other guys, but the atmosphere is amicable for the most part. I've met a couple of cool blokes, two of whom I have become friends with, and I stay away from the addicts and their poisonous atmosphere.A social worker is helping with with all the bureaucratic nightmare fuel I have to go through to get back into the system.
I was able to register the shelter as my address, so I have again been able to look for work. I have already sent many applications, some for jobs I would very much like to do, other for jobs to keep my neck above water whist I look for something that suits me.
This morning, I picked up my new ID and used it to open a bank account - the anonimity is officially over now, I reckon.
I have been trying to see my son on as regular a basis as possible, and thankfully this has largely been happening. It's fantastic to have the little man back in my life, and our relationship has been continually improving to the point where now, we can have a productive father-son relationship based more on friendship than authority. I love him very much and would hate to be a figure of authority in his life (which I have only known as a negative so far).
The court affair is still ongoing, tomorrow (March 22nd) will be judgment day. I am practically crapping my pants from anxiety and nervousness but alas, I am somewhat optimistic.
Overall, I am looking to be in an appartment by June or July provided I can find work by May, which should be feasable. After that, babysteps back into life and putting money aside to be able to go on holiday with my son.
I will update this more as events unfold.
Thanks for the update, have been a lurker on here since your story appeared. Just wanted to emphasise the bit in bold... baby steps are the way to go because that way, you don't race ahead and miss stuff out. Set yourself a little goal each day, achieve it and move on to the following days one. Make your steps realistic otherwise you'll get down and might go the wrong way. here's the update I wanted to do yesterday, but the day went a bit differently than planned and I ended up having no access to a computer.
I really want to thank all of Pistonheads for their support and the kind words, and reading up on the thread now, it is truly astonishing.
I would also like to thank the generous people that have sent money to Russ (5PotTurbo) that he passed on to me. I already bought a pair of sneakers during the spring sale here to replace my old, worn, full-of-holes shoes that I used to wear. No more wet feet and dirty socks! Thank you very, very much!
And last but not least, I want to thank Russell for taking time out of his Saturday afternoon to meet me in the city. If anyone else from here has had the pleasure of meeting him, I am sure they would agree that he's a great guy. To do that for a stranger, you have to be.
Now the update:
For about 5 and a half weeks now, I have been a regular at the shelter in the city where I live - thus I was able to get on a waiting list for a bed of my own and with it, I got tickets to go eat at Stemm vun der Strooss, which is like a social restaurant for people with little to no means - a meal costs 50 cents.
Since the 8th of March, I've finally had my own bed. I do sleep in a room with 3 other guys, but the atmosphere is amicable for the most part. I've met a couple of cool blokes, two of whom I have become friends with, and I stay away from the addicts and their poisonous atmosphere.A social worker is helping with with all the bureaucratic nightmare fuel I have to go through to get back into the system.
I was able to register the shelter as my address, so I have again been able to look for work. I have already sent many applications, some for jobs I would very much like to do, other for jobs to keep my neck above water whist I look for something that suits me.
This morning, I picked up my new ID and used it to open a bank account - the anonimity is officially over now, I reckon.
I have been trying to see my son on as regular a basis as possible, and thankfully this has largely been happening. It's fantastic to have the little man back in my life, and our relationship has been continually improving to the point where now, we can have a productive father-son relationship based more on friendship than authority. I love him very much and would hate to be a figure of authority in his life (which I have only known as a negative so far).
The court affair is still ongoing, tomorrow (March 22nd) will be judgment day. I am practically crapping my pants from anxiety and nervousness but alas, I am somewhat optimistic.
Overall, I am looking to be in an appartment by June or July provided I can find work by May, which should be feasable. After that, babysteps back into life and putting money aside to be able to go on holiday with my son.
I will update this more as events unfold.
Good luck fella and I wish you all the best.
MarvGTI said:
Hello to all of PH,
here's the update I wanted to do yesterday, but the day went a bit differently than planned and I ended up having no access to a computer.
I really want to thank all of Pistonheads for their support and the kind words, and reading up on the thread now, it is truly astonishing.
I would also like to thank the generous people that have sent money to Russ (5PotTurbo) that he passed on to me. I already bought a pair of sneakers during the spring sale here to replace my old, worn, full-of-holes shoes that I used to wear. No more wet feet and dirty socks! Thank you very, very much!
And last but not least, I want to thank Russell for taking time out of his Saturday afternoon to meet me in the city. If anyone else from here has had the pleasure of meeting him, I am sure they would agree that he's a great guy. To do that for a stranger, you have to be.
Now the update:
For about 5 and a half weeks now, I have been a regular at the shelter in the city where I live - thus I was able to get on a waiting list for a bed of my own and with it, I got tickets to go eat at Stemm vun der Strooss, which is like a social restaurant for people with little to no means - a meal costs 50 cents.
Since the 8th of March, I've finally had my own bed. I do sleep in a room with 3 other guys, but the atmosphere is amicable for the most part. I've met a couple of cool blokes, two of whom I have become friends with, and I stay away from the addicts and their poisonous atmosphere.A social worker is helping with with all the bureaucratic nightmare fuel I have to go through to get back into the system.
I was able to register the shelter as my address, so I have again been able to look for work. I have already sent many applications, some for jobs I would very much like to do, other for jobs to keep my neck above water whist I look for something that suits me.
This morning, I picked up my new ID and used it to open a bank account - the anonimity is officially over now, I reckon.
I have been trying to see my son on as regular a basis as possible, and thankfully this has largely been happening. It's fantastic to have the little man back in my life, and our relationship has been continually improving to the point where now, we can have a productive father-son relationship based more on friendship than authority. I love him very much and would hate to be a figure of authority in his life (which I have only known as a negative so far).
The court affair is still ongoing, tomorrow (March 22nd) will be judgment day. I am practically crapping my pants from anxiety and nervousness but alas, I am somewhat optimistic.
Overall, I am looking to be in an appartment by June or July provided I can find work by May, which should be feasable. After that, babysteps back into life and putting money aside to be able to go on holiday with my son.
I will update this more as events unfold.
Great update. Really glad to hear you're making progress.here's the update I wanted to do yesterday, but the day went a bit differently than planned and I ended up having no access to a computer.
I really want to thank all of Pistonheads for their support and the kind words, and reading up on the thread now, it is truly astonishing.
I would also like to thank the generous people that have sent money to Russ (5PotTurbo) that he passed on to me. I already bought a pair of sneakers during the spring sale here to replace my old, worn, full-of-holes shoes that I used to wear. No more wet feet and dirty socks! Thank you very, very much!
And last but not least, I want to thank Russell for taking time out of his Saturday afternoon to meet me in the city. If anyone else from here has had the pleasure of meeting him, I am sure they would agree that he's a great guy. To do that for a stranger, you have to be.
Now the update:
For about 5 and a half weeks now, I have been a regular at the shelter in the city where I live - thus I was able to get on a waiting list for a bed of my own and with it, I got tickets to go eat at Stemm vun der Strooss, which is like a social restaurant for people with little to no means - a meal costs 50 cents.
Since the 8th of March, I've finally had my own bed. I do sleep in a room with 3 other guys, but the atmosphere is amicable for the most part. I've met a couple of cool blokes, two of whom I have become friends with, and I stay away from the addicts and their poisonous atmosphere.A social worker is helping with with all the bureaucratic nightmare fuel I have to go through to get back into the system.
I was able to register the shelter as my address, so I have again been able to look for work. I have already sent many applications, some for jobs I would very much like to do, other for jobs to keep my neck above water whist I look for something that suits me.
This morning, I picked up my new ID and used it to open a bank account - the anonimity is officially over now, I reckon.
I have been trying to see my son on as regular a basis as possible, and thankfully this has largely been happening. It's fantastic to have the little man back in my life, and our relationship has been continually improving to the point where now, we can have a productive father-son relationship based more on friendship than authority. I love him very much and would hate to be a figure of authority in his life (which I have only known as a negative so far).
The court affair is still ongoing, tomorrow (March 22nd) will be judgment day. I am practically crapping my pants from anxiety and nervousness but alas, I am somewhat optimistic.
Overall, I am looking to be in an appartment by June or July provided I can find work by May, which should be feasable. After that, babysteps back into life and putting money aside to be able to go on holiday with my son.
I will update this more as events unfold.
I've bolded one particular bit. Success will come down to your tenacity. Keep going. Even if those applications don't succeed, make more applications. I'd employ someone with the right attitude over someone with an excellent CV, so its just a case of finding the right employer/job. It is out there for you.
Sounds cheesy, but the only time you fail is when you give up. I know it must be tough for you, but you've already come a long way - don't forget that.
I'd like to publicly thank the wag who very recently transferred some more money to me for Marv, with the credit narrative of "nearly new sex toys".
Cheers for that!
You know who you are!!
Marv: as soon as you know, please do tell us about the closed door court hearing this week. Thanks, mate!
Cheers for that!
You know who you are!!
Marv: as soon as you know, please do tell us about the closed door court hearing this week. Thanks, mate!
5potTurbo said:
I'd like to publicly thank the wag who very recently transferred some more money to me for Marv, with the credit narrative of "nearly new sex toys".
Cheers for that!
I didn't really think that one through.Cheers for that!
I did a statement at the weekend and it showed that I had transferred some money to a bloke in Luxembourg for some nearly new sex toys.
Adenauer said:
5potTurbo said:
I'd like to publicly thank the wag who very recently transferred some more money to me for Marv, with the credit narrative of "nearly new sex toys".
Cheers for that!
I didn't really think that one through.Cheers for that!
I did a statement at the weekend and it showed that I had transferred some money to a bloke in Luxembourg for some nearly new sex toys.
Did you receive them? You could start a thread in SP&L if you haven't, though as it was a bank transfer you won't have much joy.
Adenauer said:
5potTurbo said:
I'd like to publicly thank the wag who very recently transferred some more money to me for Marv, with the credit narrative of "nearly new sex toys".
Cheers for that!
I didn't really think that one through.Cheers for that!
I did a statement at the weekend and it showed that I had transferred some money to a bloke in Luxembourg for some nearly new sex toys.
ali_kat said:
Adenauer said:
5potTurbo said:
I'd like to publicly thank the wag who very recently transferred some more money to me for Marv, with the credit narrative of "nearly new sex toys".
Cheers for that!
I didn't really think that one through.Cheers for that!
I did a statement at the weekend and it showed that I had transferred some money to a bloke in Luxembourg for some nearly new sex toys.
Brief update: Marv's progressing, slowly but surely, he told me by text message.
The Court hearing mentioned before happened behind closed doors, and Marv wasn't present . There's anpther (open court) hearing today on the same topic where Marv will be present, so I presume the Judge didn't reach a conclusion in the last hearing. I know Marv's anxious about this, so I'm thinking of him today and hope it turns out the best way.
I can't recall if Marv went into the Court case details before, so I can't say too much. Sorry.
The Court hearing mentioned before happened behind closed doors, and Marv wasn't present . There's anpther (open court) hearing today on the same topic where Marv will be present, so I presume the Judge didn't reach a conclusion in the last hearing. I know Marv's anxious about this, so I'm thinking of him today and hope it turns out the best way.
I can't recall if Marv went into the Court case details before, so I can't say too much. Sorry.
MarvGTI said:
Also, vegetarians don't pass gas it seems. Can we end global warming by refusing to eat meat ?
Not true. I'm vegetarian and I can easily produce enough gas to fuel a small town. Always thought meat eaters would produce less! Looks like we're f***ed either way.Jokes aside, keep your chin up and remain positive.
It's three months since we heard anything in here. I don't want to be pushy and I'm sure nobody else does; this is a very personal thing for Marv and I'm sure everyone here would be OK with simply knowing that he is alright, without details if preferred.
Greets to Marv, hope you're fine and things are improving
Greets to Marv, hope you're fine and things are improving
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