DB has come back from his weekend much calmer & seemingly focussed on the positives. It sounds like they have a huge input of support workers to assist in the program delivery almost 2 to every 1 plus Doctors, OT, Psych and Social workers.

The final night is an award night, 23 of the 30 participants were present, 7 gave their apologies. Each participant gives thanks and if willing, partners get up and say a few words. I did, it was quite overwhelming as there would have been at least 100 friends, loved ones & family members in the room. Our 2 nephews accompanied me (both in their 30's) I thanked the men for their openness and willingness to share brief moments. I then thanked DB and explained I was once asked in a similar open forum who my hero was - at that time I said DB and nothing has changed, he always has been and always will be. I closed with it's been a tough 10 years but together we can still laugh and cherish the good times.