Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

[Former-Member]

Thanks for sharing these tips @Determined - I find that really good insight around getting comfortable with delegating as well 

[eth]

Explore what works for you as self-care.  Maybe keep a list that you add to.  Then you can look at it when things aren't going so well and get ideas.  Even if you can't go out there are things you can do e.g. listening to music, gardening, watching movies, making sure you get enough sleep, eating healthily, taking up an art or craft activity or some sort of hobby, writing,  whatever rocks your boat.   

And the above includes what someone else suggested already - getting the person you care for involved in some activities they enjoy where they can participate while you have some time for yourself.  Or having someone come to the home to care for them even for an hour or two a week.  

Don't be afraid to ask for help.  

[Former-Member]

Wow, time has flown. We are at the end of the event. What a fantastic conversation it has been tonight around a really important topic. Thank you so much to absolutely everyone that came through and shared their stories, experiences and insights. It is so valuable to connect and learn from each other through a night like this.

How awesome is @Greg_MenCareToo !! Thank you Greg for coordinating this event and giving us all your very valuable and honest thoughts, its great to hear from your experience both personally and from the work you do as well in the community. 

Hope everyone has a wonderful night!! For those members that are new, please feel free to get involved through the rest of the forums and share your story further 👍🏼

[Determined]

Thanks @Former-Member   @Greg_MenCareToo  + everyone. 

[Former-Member]

Great tips as well @eth !

PS all, this thread will remain open until tomorrow morning - we really encourage you to start another thread in the forum around this topic if you want to continue this discussion ongoing!

[Greg_MenCareToo]

Thank you @Former-Member  and the team behind the scenes at SANE, great opportunity to learn from each other and I thank everyone who has contributed tonight - best to you all.

[Nino]

Thanks so much @Former-Member and @Greg_MenCareToo, good luck with your journey everyone

[eth]

Goodnight and thanks everyone.    Hope the discussion continues.  If anyone of you has a thread I can join feel free to tag me  @eth