Miles and Shelly Go Flatting

It’s been tough sometimes, but after years of institutions, getting our own place was like being let out of prison.

– Shelly in part one

We have nine helpers altogether. We choose them ourselves, but they are paid for by the government.

– Shelly in part one

So, who are you trying to impress doing these dishes?

– Shelly, surprised that Miles is chipping in to help with house work, in part three

The relationships that men form are on a physical level. When I say physical, I don’t mean sexual; I mean they express how they feel about one another by doing things together, and it’s all very understood rather than spoken. Because of my disability, I am unable to do those physical things with mates…

– Miles at group therapy, in part three

I feel it is my house, I can’t help that. It was my idea, it was my conception, I fought for this house, I asked Miles to come and live here, flat here with me. But I would never, ever throw him out.

– Shelly venting frustrations with her flatmate Miles, in part three

Shelly and Harley seem to be really thick with each other, and I don’t, sort of.... Shelly doesn’t seem to have much sympathy for how I feel, and she just keeps on telling me that it’s all my fault and I need counselling.

– Miles, in part five