I don't worry much about being by myself I figure if I have a seizure I'm going to have a seizure if there's one person around or three or zero there is nothing anyone can do anyway just wait for it to stop and I've been by myself many times when I had a seizure doesn't bother me. Parents just have to let go. But it's good to Hv a plan what you would do if you were alone and what you want people around you to do. Be safe

I was diagnosed on the day I left home. Safety measures to put in place were non existent for me as I had no choice but to get on with it, but I did learn a few things. Type of kitchen hob was important so it didn't stay hot long when used, no sharp edges furniture, although I walked into stuff more than fell on it, glass shower screens were a no no, no glass furniture or furnishings, having a safe place to head to if I felt ill (still is my bedroom), locks removed from bathroom doors just in case, and a phone routine. If I felt ill I would phone and alert someone and they'd check back in with me regularly, and a neighbour having a key, just in case

We have to learn to believe in ourselves more! I was always so close to my Mom. The day I moved, I don't think she couldn't have been prouder. I was the only one of her 4 kids, that was not dependent on her. Of course, for advice and so on, but that's all. Once you get that freedom, you will, love it. We are all here if you need someone to talk to!

I had 50 - 100 seizures a day in my 20 & earlier. I lived alone. The safest place you can be is in your own home. The more you think about them he more likely you will have one. You can seizure proof your own home. Remove fluorescent lighting, add a shower chair or bar, pillows are always good to have around. As a woman it's more natural to have more pillows then a man. Other then the kitchen & bathroom get a place fully carpeted. Watch what you eat. Artificial food coloring can cause seizures. I have never feared living alone. If I had my life would have remained stagnant. Allow our seizures refine you. Not define you. They are just a small part of your life. Don't allow society place scarlett S on your chest. Just be you.

I thank you for sharing that and feel for your Mom... lot of weeping here some days too