I think it sounds like a great idea to move in with your parents. You mentioned already a lot of the logical reasons. I know it's a blow to give up your place, but you are still you....smart, independent minded, amazing young women. It's a situational thing and your safety and daily comfort comes first. Your parents are so cool too. I'm sure they will give you the privacy you need. You Rock beautiful Brooke!!
I have a distinct memory of asking my dad what his name was as a little kid. When I realized that other people didn't call him "dad" I had this weird "who actually is this guy?!" Moment😂
Comprehension is a b**ch man. I was around the same age when we were asked to make a little poster with our initials as like... Art... I did not compute what initials were. Ask my mom and she says it's the 1st letter of your 3 names. My brain goes, oh the 1st 3 letters of your name. So I make a beautiful (at the time) artwork of the 1st 3 letters of my 1st name for everyone to see... Was proud until I wasn't. So yeah... That keeps me up sometimes too...
This is a great socialization method! I know a woman who adopted a dog who was absolutely terrified of ppl and very reactive, started with having every new person give her treats and worked up to doing a routine like this regularly (she would bring the treats then give them to random ppl and ask them to give to her dog). It worked sooo extremely well, she actually became excited to be around and meet new ppl!
I didnt know how to spell my last name for the longest time, i was probably the same, 8 or 9, b4 my mom realized that i hadnt learned it. She was surprised and appalled. I had to fil a piece of paper writing my own last name.
If I could afford it I would continue living on my own, but I would get the extra help to ensure my safety, which as you say is very costly. I wouldn't want to sit in my parents house and prepare for the worst. Both my parents are gone so it is not an option, but if they were alive I wouldn't want to live full time with them, unless I was really nearing the end. I'd rather be happy in a cheery place that makes me feel good about myself. If it isn't affordable to get the extra care to live on your own then moving bk in with your parents is the right thing to do. But once you move back in with them it most likely will be a permanent situation. Perhaps ask your Doc and see what they think too .
