Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Privacy for All & Neurodiversity

[Kathryn McCamant (kmccamant]

The issues you discuss Tiffany are much easier to deal with in cohousing
than in a typcial neighborhood.

For example, I have a cohousing neighbor that suffered brain damage from a
bicyle accident decades ago.  He is great participant in our community and
contributes in many ways. But he has his ³bad" days, sometimes monthsŠ
Some years ago he sent out an email to the community explaining his
challenges and helping us understand that some of this is out of his
control, and not to take it personally. I found that email very helpful.

Kids often have a hard time understanding boundries in cohousingŠ.when can
I visit?  So, just as you suggested, when we moved in, some parents
organized a craft project where they created sun/moon door hangersŠif the
sun is out, then its fine to visit, and if the moon is out, not at good
time. 

Living in a neighborhood where you actually know everyone, and can have an
open discussion, makes it much much easier to learn how we can support
each other. 


Katie 
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Kathryn McCamant, President
CoHousing Solutions
241B Commercial Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
T.530.478.1970  C.916.798.4755
www.cohousing-solutions.com

And Nevada City Cohousing


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