In November 2005, I moved in with a young man with a few disabilities. He was scared, insecure and terribly unaware of his own abilities, skills and capacities. He would never stay alone/unsupervised. He knew no other way to live. He had never been left unsupervised for 24 years.

Today, Just over two months after, he is a changed person, capable of doing several things on his own, capable of staying unsupervised for hours and capable of making his own decisions in life.

Today he decided to be independent. He decided to get a job. He decided to never go back home to live with his parents again.

This man now knows what he wants, and although he still has a long road ahead, knowing that he can do it makes a BIG difference. I am proud to say that I’ve played a major role in his desicion.

I am proud of him. I feel proud for making a difference. I feel proud of myself.