The Ties that Bind - Storyline

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				Chris Jordan has multiple disabilities and wants to move out, his parents are having health problems and worry about his future. We learn about what Chris and his parents, Kathleen and Bill, are thinking. Go To Chapter 1



				In this chapter we meet more people in Chris' life and find out what some of them think about his abilities and how they might fit into his Network. Go To Chapter 2



				Kathleen is going in for heart surgery. Bill also learns that he has to have an operation. Chris worries about his parents, friends and money. This is a very stressful time for the entire family. Go To Chapter 3



				Gordon and Chuck live in BC and are a son and father who successfully live apart after setting up a Network for Gordon. The Jordan's go to Vancouver to meet them. Go To Chapter 4



				Chris has decided that he wants to reduce his medication and is experiencing the ups and downs. Focusing on the network a facilitator named Judy excitedly plans and facilitates Chris' first network meeting. Go To Chapter 5



				After finding the perfect facilitator, Judy needs to resign for health reasons. The family faces the difficulties of forming the network for Chris head on with grace and a sense of humour. Go To Chapter 6



				The Jordan family is taking steps to help Chris become less dependent on his parents and prepare for the day when he can move out. Chris has always wanted to work at a real job and get paid real money. Go To Chapter 7



				Chris and his circle of support find a place for Chris to live. There are a lot of preparations in the making, new things to learn and old habits to break. Everyone is excited and nervous at the same time. Go To Chapter 8