✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

10.51 – How to Safely Decline Housing or Roommate Offers That Feel Off: Not every opportunity deserves acceptance. When an offer feels uncomfortable, trust that instinct early. Ask detailed questions about costs, agreements, and expectations before committing. Declining politely but firmly preserves dignity and boundaries. Phrases like “I appreciate the offer, but it’s not the right fit” close doors without confrontation. Avoid being pressured by urgency or guilt—legitimate opportunities respect your decision time. Conduct safety checks: meet in public, verify identities, and research addresses if possible. Saying no can protect emotional and physical security more than any yes could. Keeping decision-making private prevents manipulation. Courage means walking away from what doesn’t align with your comfort or standards. Independence includes the power to refuse politely yet confidently. Declining unsafe arrangements isn’t missed opportunity; it’s self-preservation in action, safeguarding the peace you’ve worked hard to build.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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