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Then they woke up and were just really regular, lovely guys having breakfast and a chat. Your work is defined by those normal interactions, not by their history. We chat about everyday things—how was your weekend, did you watch the footy, how was dinner last night, what's plans for the week?Initially it can be difficult to separate emotional judgement from professional responsibility.
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I don't have a problem working with them because I think the minute you give people the right support, help them develop healthy relationships, and engage them in community activities you find their offending behaviour reduces. I know they're an unpopular group. They're not people others can relate to and are willing to help. There are very few services for them.As children they learnt those are normal behaviours and that's the way adults express love.
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