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Small win I wanted to share

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Theblackdogagain · 29/12/2023 19:12

I have two 13 year old boys, one is a wheelchair user and has refused to go into London or go anywhere different since 2019 or he might be looked at. His confidence was really low.
Yesterday we travelled across London using the tube, changing train and with one small error but we did it. We went to the O2 with lots of people, it was packed. But we did it, we had a lovely day out.
Today we've had a down day so he can recover so I'm hoping in the future we can do more.

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LoopyGremlin · 29/12/2023 19:15

That's great. Hopefully it will give him the confidence to try other new places.

TheLurpackYears · 29/12/2023 19:15

Well done you super stars! Have a lovely rest and I wish you many more adventures.

NotHooray · 29/12/2023 19:16

That's so lovely - hopefully his confidence encourages him for future visits Smile

Woahyeahyeahyeah · 29/12/2023 19:17

This is amazing, Well Done all of you! Hope you had a fab time at the O2 👏

Theimpossiblegirl · 29/12/2023 19:18

That's a huge win! Here's to more fun days in the future..

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Theblackdogagain · 29/12/2023 20:19

Thank you all, I was worried his world was shrinking so glad to see it expanding. Next step abroad, on a plane if I can trust them not to break his chair!

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ANightmareBeforeChristmas · 29/12/2023 20:23

Great news!

Kat200669 · 29/12/2023 20:35

Well done! A big win for you x

parietal · 29/12/2023 21:43

Well done everyone

If you want to go abroad, Eurostar to Brussels or Amsterdam could be a good option. No need to check in the chair.

FuckingHellAdele · 29/12/2023 21:46

That's really lovely to read, and I hope you all manage to keep building on those first steps. Well done!

pizzaHeart · 29/12/2023 21:51

Great news, plan you next adventure then, it’s such a big win. Well done to you all !

Birchvalley · 29/12/2023 21:53

That’s wonderful news!
Thanks for sharing: it’s always so lovely to hear great news.

kizziee · 29/12/2023 21:58

That is lovely news Flowers

Longcovidsucksss · 29/12/2023 22:01

Bloody brilliant well done @Theblackdogagain

OwlWeiwei · 29/12/2023 22:03

That's a massive win. He deserves to live a full life and this is a big step in having the self confidence to do so. I really hope this leads to more outings for you all.

Inca22 · 29/12/2023 22:33

That's so lovely. I think that's actually a big win. Congratulations to you both!

Snowflakecookie1989 · 29/12/2023 23:01

Great news 😀💐

AngryPrincess · 30/12/2023 00:02

Terrific! Well done you lot!

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