May I Live with You? Rule 1 - Always Recognize and Remember the Benefits

Mary D. McCray-Casey, M.B.A., presents the May I Live with You? series, offering a comprehensive framework for those seeking or providing shelter in today's challenging world. Rules 1 – 10 are individual stand-alone workbooks that uniquely present everyday reverential rules for all members of a household to consider and/or follow. The rules are applicable to anyone sharing living or working spaces, facing shelter difficulties, or needing home training and etiquette reinforcement. The 21 Rules highlight the importance of critical thinking, concentrated learning, and shared growth for both sponsors (home-owning providers) and tenants (home-occupying dependents). After reading this series, the following actions or enlightenments may occur:

• Teenagers and live-in adult children may recognize their family's value and show more appreciation for their home.
• Young homeowners may become more responsible community members by maintaining their property and being considerate of others.
• Parents may promote responsibility and accountability by charging adult children rent.
• Subsidized residents may recognize risks and make changes to protect their families.
• Grandparents may improve communication with respect when dealing with difficult family situations.
• Runaway teenagers may find strength in knowing others have successfully overcome similar situations.
• Recently paroled individuals may ease their fears by using tools to navigate and reacclimate to home life.
• Parents fearing deportation may develop plans to ensure their children's well-being if separated.

Many shelter seekers struggle to find lasting, productive solutions for living with others. Mary D. McCray-Casey aims to help people overcome survival challenges and thrive in their home environments. This series highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in homes for host families, shelter seekers, parents, children, and organizations. Additionally, it reinforces home rules with job readiness analogies and strategies. Learning to live together supportively is crucial for safety, survival, sound relationships, and healthy communities.

BOOK REVIEWS AND COMMENTS
“May I Live with You? is a must-read for children, teenagers, and grown children who never left their homes. And it should be absolutely mandatory for college students and adults who are returning home.” - Candace Webb-Cohen, MBA, MSW, LACHA, LMAC, LSW

“May I Live with You? helps individuals of all ages grow their ability to be responsible, accountable, and transactional. These skills will help people gain stability and gift our society with mature, capable adults.” - Toiann Hymon, LSCSW

“May I Live with You? unwittingly teaches about having a winning attitude, being a team player, being prepared for the unexpected, and valuing those around you. This is a uniquely written and consistently relevant piece of work.” - Frances I. Washington

“As a respite parent for foster kids, May I Live with You? is a book I would recommend to Foster Care Agencies, group homes, newly or soon to be released inmates, and shared housing.” - Victoria Lowe, Respite Parent

“The credible short stories and the simple yet pointed strategies will help even the most novice individual navigate unfamiliar territory or situations at home and at work.” - Terri Bailey, Colonel, USAF

“I would recommend the entire May I Live with You? series to every parent as a household resource and a fun study guide for the entire family. This book is home training at its best, and the lessons learned will last a lifetime.” - Mary C. Casey-Moore, Ph.D., Virologist/Research Scientist