Did your case worker tell you how long your wait might be? People drop off those lists frequently, so it might not be as long as you think.

She was of no help at all. She is brand new at this job and hardly knows anything about housing in this state. I ask her to find things out for me and when we meet she doesn't even know. She's always late picking me up. Really. She was 30 mins late today from when she said she was going to come get me. I would have just canceled because I'm sick anyway.

Idk. I'll just be glad to see my therapist tomorrow.

The housing situation is beyond your control so stay aware of it but don't obsess over it. Sounds like good things are happening for you and you're getting out more. I've had times when between the stress and the meds I was very prone to my usual nervousness by having a weak stomach. That should get better.
I think it's odd that we usually have the energy to feel bad when we could do better by using the same energy to feel good. What do you think?

Once again Tommy, I have to agree with you. I try most days to turn the negative energy into positive output. They days that I can't... Well, isn't that what this support site is for? Lol. I just thought everything would happen faster. I hate playing the waiting game.

I know around here the list for housing is long in the hundreds long. I think being 9th is pretty good,I am sure you won't be waiting too long and til then like you said try and find something positive to focus on and the time will go by much better. I have a real problem with patience and waiting for the unknown doesn't help,I wish you the best and am glad you felt you could get the situation here where members can help .......Peace,Brian

Try contacting the agency your case worker is working for. They may have some suggestions....it took me a lot of searching to discover the resources available. The more populated the area you live in, the better chances those resources are out there. Make some phone calls, because one agency might know of another, who knows of another, until you finally find what you need. Your local women's shelter, if you haven't already contacted them, is a good place to start. They usually are well-informed about the availability of your local agencies. Even if you don't need their services, they should be able to give you some places to call.

Shlay,

This may seem completely off topic, but my Dad always told me that the events in our life happen in their own time and usually work out to our best interest.

I can't tell you how many times I just couldn't get out of the house on time in the mornings . . . you know, you get up early and still just can't get things together.

I used to always get stressed about running late, and my Dad would say don't rush just take your time and drive like you normally would.

More than one time I have been running late and I would come up on a wreck and if I had been running my normal schedule I could have been in that exact place at the time of the wreck. There are other examples with other things.

So maybe just maybe you need to be 9th on the list; perhaps the right housing for you isn't available yet. I know you are eager to get into your own place and it is difficult to wait. Still I often believe if we are patient events will work out in our best interest.

Stay positive and if you can give your case worker a chance. Being new on a job can be overwhelming when you first start, and it takes time to get yourself up to speed. She might just turn out to be a really good case worker.

Many, many hugs,

Tracey