Unlocking a Personal Prison
For twenty plus years Stan had been restricted to his home. Several attempted interventions came to nothing. The visiting community worker was his last opportunity to return to a normal life. With hesitant steps Stan made it past his front door and entered his old pick up. Returning to driving was the key. Stan felt safe in the vehicle, where he could lock the doors. The next step was a long overdue trip to the dentist. Decaying teeth removed Stanley smiled once again. A new career beckoned. Building demolition. Very brick removed built Stan’s confidence.
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Its nice to see Stan getting out and about again.
Getting out about is a challenge for far to many at the present time
Dear Michael,
It sounds like things are looking up for Stan. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle Returning to going out and about is a challenge to far to many people at the present time
There’s nothing like a bit of demolition to cheer a fellow up
Neil That is true certainly for me
Seems he’s going to start living again. Good for him.
Thank you Dale Returning to going out and about is a challenge many people at the present time
Good for Stan. I think we can all relate to him right now.
Thank you Going out is a challenge to many people at the present time
Things can only get better! Nice one.
Thank you Keith, getting back to living one’s life is important
Driving, demolition, and dentures. Certain cures for agoraphobia
Demolishing agoraphobia is never easy, but o so important
Well done, Stan! I’m fascinated that he finds demolition so therapeutic!
Each brick he removes reminds him about the need for freedom of movement. Something that has been under attack this last couple of years
Hi Michael,
Quite a timely take on the prompt. My daughter recently went back to school for the new year. IT feels like it’s been two years since things were “normal” and quite difficult to get back into the rhythm and really needing to start over.
I could well imagine that demolition could be therapeutic.
Best wishes,
Rowena
Thank you Rowena, in a small local market town today I ‘still’ found a lot of fear about the danger from COVID. I believe it will take years to return to a life style with out the fear many still hold
good for him
Poor Stan, good for him to make progress. And the demolition job seems therapeutic.
I must admit that I am not sure about the demolition, I am hoping that Stan starts building instead of demolishing
Great story, showing real empathy for a truly life-limiting affliction.
Thank you Jilly, I am hoping that Stan starts building instead of demolishing
I think Stan is happy he found a solution.
It can’t be an easy life to be confined. Good tale, Michael.
Isadora
Thank you Isadora, I am encouraging Stan to start building instead of demolishing