Autism Initiatives NI

Liam9529

I have a meeting scheduled with them on either Monday or Tuesday. They said they'd help me with housing, and may assign a floating support worker. I have got to leave my current house "officially" on the 31st of July, but I really have until the 31st of August. I hope they can help. I'm getting desperate. I don't want to be in a hostel, my ASD can't handle loud noise or sensory overload, and it'll mean my beloved basil won't come with me. Any advice to hopefully relax me would be greatly appreciated. As a bonus, here's Basil.

Holly_Scope

Hi @Liam9529 awww Basil is adorable, thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry to hear of your situation. That's some positive news about your call today. It sounds like they've got the wheels in motion quickly for the meeting next week as well. Hopefully at this meeting next week you'll have more of an understanding of what's likely to happen. Can you try to distract yourself as much as possible in the meantime? Do you have a hobby or something that makes you happy you could spend sometime doing? 😊

Liam9529

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I got the call yesterday. My autistic mind is overloaded and overwhelmed. But I reckon a Chinese will help lol. I'm still just so scared. Scared of losing my basil. Being in a hostel. Does anyone have any reassuring advice?

Liam9529

Thank you so much. I'm in bed now with basil. Yes, I really hope it goes well. I can't take much more stress. Thank you for your kind words 😊

Liam9529

Landlord was a nightmare today. My cat hasn't been back all day, Terrified.

He saw that I sliced my finger, and said "You'll live".

Let a TV drop on my back and was more concerned about the TV, When he kept making noise, I asked him to stop because it triggers my sensory overload, He just laughed.

I will be lodging my complaints with Autism Intitiave, tomorrow at 2pm. And with my GP on Wed. I will use this to get housing.

Rosie_Scope

Best of luck for your meeting today @Liam9529. Sorry that your Landlord has been so dismissive of you, that's a horrible way to treat someone. And Basil is a beautiful cat, thanks for sharing a picture with us!

Liam9529

Update: landlord accidentally dropped a TV on my back, was more concerned about the TV than me, more or less called me a lazy dirty pig, and dismissed my autism. Also raged about me leaving a few shampoo bottles in the shower. Autism initiative went well, they're going to try to get me intimidation points, I doubt it'll work but you know.

Liam9529

I just realized I already told you all about the TV incident. I need to stop drinking!

Liam9529

Basil is utterly terrified but he's ok. Yeah I'm glad I could have the meeting. My sister said I should get a private rental. Easier said than done.

Liam9529

Update: I have a support worker and with her help, She has secured me 100 points for the housing. I'm hoping, this will help me avoid a hostel. I've been reading that most people get offered a single let over a hostel.

Albus_Alumni

Ah that's great news @Liam9529 I'm keeping everything crossed still. But that's sounding very positive. How're you feeling about it?

Liam9529

Nervous, but I'm on meds now for my anxiety, He said he'll call me with an offer. I have 3 weeks now as the landlord has changed my moving out date.