I can’t believe it’s been almost four years since I last posted. I wonder if anyone will see this post? If you are still following, I thank you. So much has changed. My current situation is I have a guardian and a payee and live in an adult foster care home in Holland, Michigan. I’ve been in this situation for about three years. I have a guardian because back in 2021 I was hospitalized and deemed incapacitated. My guardian is my aunt. It has been going well; however, I am hoping to be independent again someday. As a step toward that direction, I am petitioning the court to terminate the guardianship. I am not getting my hopes up but I am in a much better position and doing much better mentally than I was three years ago. I do not think I’m incapacitated anymore. As part of my treatment, I have been attending Lakeside Clubhouse in Holland, MI. It has been a lifesaver quite honestly.

There are clubhouses all over the world. Check out https://clubhouse-intl.org/ sometime. Clubhouse offers a place for those who fight mental illness to go. I’ve made so many friends and so far have been able to travel to Baltimore, Maryland and Salt Lake City, Utah. I really do love clubhouse and all I’ve gained from it.

Another new thing in my life is a boyfriend. We met through clubhouse. He currently lives in Massachussets. He gave me a promise ring. It’s really beautiful. I’ll try to post a picture at some point.

I look forward to writing more and following others. Do you have any questions for me?

Peace & Love

❤ Dorothy aka Dottie