Intellectual Learning Disability

[Alison Peebles]

I was born with an Intellectual Learning Disability but I wasn't diagnosed straight away, I can't remember at what age I was diagnosed but I was still very little when my pediatrition diagnosed me with this disability. I am currently 27 years old and I feel like my disability has stopped me from doing many things and make a living for myself. I really struggled with the work and didn't really have any friends at school, I was basically the unpopular kid that all the other kids wanted to pick on and were very nasty to me for no reason. And all the people who claimed to be my friends just ditched me, i'm still living under my Mum's roof,I don't have very much work experience, I have no career, hardly any income, not even close to getting my drivers license, I havn't even gone for my learners yet. I feel like it has even prevented me from having a love life and my social life isn't so great either, in a recent previous post reguarding my Depression & Anxiety issues someone asked me where God comes into this? I may get the same or a similar question to this post, but the truth is I have no clue where or even how God comes into this situation or any situation I have been or going through. I didn't become a believer until around 2013 but I didn't start attending church until around December 2015, I have been to three different churches since then and as people say "third luck is a charm" I found a church where I feel welcome and accepted for who I am. I guess it's normal for Christians or someone of any religion to go to different churches etc until they feel they have found "the one" that they will stick with. I believe I have found that church and the people there are so lovely, welcoming & accepting. I hope that I will have the same experience as well on this forum with all of you. May God give you mercy & peace

 

[Southernscotty]

Welcome Alison and I am glad that you found a church that you can feel comfortable in and hopefully understand and begin to grow. Read your bible daily little Sister and let the Word nourish you and grow you.
Do you have a bible reading plan?

 

[Celticroots]

Hi,

I can relate as I too have a disability, a small part of which is intellectual (struggle with money, math, time, etc) and it sometimes makes me depressed.

There is a program in my state that helps those with disabilities find part time work. You are matched with someone through an agency, you tell the person you're matched with what job you want and they help you develop a resume. Then they help you deliver your resume to different businesses. Does the area of Australia you live in have a program similar to that? If so have you and your Mom thought about looking into that?

A good friend of mine got a job through this program and so have others, although most of these people still live with their parents and receive government assistance though.


I am glad that you found a church where you feel accepted. That's great!

 

[Brotherly Spirit]

Faith goes a long way when it comes to things in life. It's been my experience, you sometimes need to prioritize certain things and at the same time have patience. Just as you eventually found a church you liked after years and few different ones. The same can be applied to other areas of life, getting a learners/licenses and a career/job. You must have faith to pursue these things and accept what's possible at the time, then in time go more for what you prefer. Stay positive and active about yourself and life, God bless!

 

[NIrelandGillian]

Hi Alison, welcome to the forum. That's wonderful that you have found a church where you are loved and accepted. Sadly, it is not the case for many people with intellectual disabilities.

Praying that God will lead you to the place He wants you to be, whether that is in terms of accommodation, job or socially. Do you or your mum know what is in your area in terms of support for both of you or would you be able to find out? Maybe someone at your church could help you in this respect?

Blessings to you and your mum.

Gillian