Ds has gone into supported living

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Ds has moved into supported accommodation. He made the decision himself. He's still been spending time here. But I think he feels he needs that space. Hoping it's positive for him. And of course it's not set in stone. It feels odd with him.nlt sleeping here though.

It’s a big adjustment for both of you. It’s good that he feels like he had a say in where he lives and he obviously feels content knowing he will still have you there even now he has moved.

it’ll be the new normal for you both in no time and it might do wonders for his confidence.

My niece ( 24)has just done this . She was staying with her grandparents last 8 years as neither parent could cope .

Unfortunately it also broke my parents her living there due to her behaviour ( PDA ) and made her into an anxious mess .

I think it's best for everyone as she needed her independence and space to compress but it was very hard for both parties to let go

I hope your niece abd other family are ok. It really could be the making of her. And help with relationships with the family to. I hope it all turns out well with time 💐

I think it can be quite a positive thing for him . He seems positive. This
is only his 3rd night. So he's still a bit excited.

If he has the right support network around he will flourish. The support given can be excellent and will develop him beyond what he could achieve in his previous setting. All the best to you all.

His previous setting was at home 😅
From what he's said it doesn't seem like uts heavily supported . But it may depend on each person and their needs.

Curfew in the week is 11pm but they don't do much if he god bs k late as long as he communicates . If not then they report him to police as missing. Weekends are 2am

It seens like a youth hostel really with staff

Either way seems positive for DS

Good luck

My daughter will need it at some point

Hope you and her are OK. And thank you

How old is he OP? Sounds like a good bit of independence he's enjoying. I don't know the history but it sounds like you've done a great job enabling him to feel able to make the transition. I hope you dont miss him too much

He's 17. Yeah there's been alot gone on. But things are better than what they were . I think ds has just decided to take a different path that he feels will be good for him.

Aw, I always think 17 is a tough age for mums - not had that long to mentally adjust to them not being school kids any more. Takes a bit of getting used to, I found any way! Really hope it all works out for him.