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The Link Magazine • August 1995 17
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Another in the series of articles for The Link Unit 16, Station Industrial Estate, Sheppard Street, Swindon
from Relate Counsellors. Barbara Stapleton writes Tel: (01793) 613147 • Fax: (01793) 488622
about the importance of being able to ask for what you need
The story below is fictional but based upon Relate's experience of working with couples FREEPHONE 0500 340912
Bob came for counselling expressed her grievances
on his own. He was in a by sulking and on occa-
state of shock. He and his sions, nagging him.
wife Penny had been to- Penny expected Bob to Caring with
gether since they were automatically know that
teenagers and married for she was unhappy with-
the last eight years; they out her having to say so;
had two small daughters. this was surprising be- Quality
As far as he was con- cause she considered her-
cerned their marriage self a good communica-
was fine until suddenly Penny had tor. With professional residential care at
announced that she was in love Bob said that he was aware that
with someone else and was leav- she sometimes appeared upset or Windmill Court, Freshbrook
inghim. He didn't know what had irritated but he had never appreci-
gone wrong. ated how important the issues were For independence, and privacy, yet with caring
Penny joined Bob and the coun- to Penny. His own parents had
sellor for the second session - mak- stayed together through many bad staff on call 24 hours when you need them.
ing it clear that she was only com- patches and he thought it was a
ing to help Bob understand that fact of married life. Windmill Court offers affordable, attractive rented accommodation
their marriage was over. Counselling came too late to help in self-contained apartments, where the resident is assured of
She told a different story. She the relationship. Penny was com- maximum independence and privacy; whilst a full range of
said that she had been unhappy mitted to her new love and com- services and facilities are immediately on hand when needed.
for years and this was because Bob pletely disillusioned about her
had put so much time into his work, marriage to Bob. Many of the Each apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom, and residents are
and none into his family - they had things that would have made her encouraged to furnish to their own taste. Windmill Court is surrounded by
hardly seen him. If he hadn't been happier would have been rela- attractive well maintained grounds for the private use of the residents, and
so wrapped up in his work, he tively simple to achieve if she had outings and events are frequently held for those wishing to participate.
would have had time to notice how been able to ask for what she
frustrated and unhappy she was. needed at the time. The James Butcher Housing Association has over 30 years experience in
Falling in love with the other man Bob continued on his own with
had shown her that she must end the counsellor; using the time to providing accommodation and care for the frail and elderly, where the
the marriage. grieve for the loss of his marriage dignity and independence of residents is always ensured.
Although Penny was clear about and, eventually, to explore the vari-
what Bob might have done to make ous options open to him for his FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT US AT:
her happier, it emerged through future life. The James Butcher Housing Association Ltd.,
counselling that she had never ac- To make an appointment with a Relate 39 High Street, Theale, Reading RG7 5A11
tually told him. She said that he counsellor contact (01793) 527664, or telephone us On: 01734 317200
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should have known. Instead, she 9am - 5pm, weekdays