Topic Tuesday // Should I stay or should I go? // 18 Oct. 7pm AEDT

[NikNik]

For this Carers Week special edition Topic Tuesday we will joined by Mind Australia. So we thought, why not ask the tough question that people are too apprehensive to ask:

Should I stay or should I go?

Mental illness can place a lot of strain on a relationship. When we focus so much on caring for our loved one, it can seem that our own needs take a back seat. It can get to a point when we begin to question if we should remain within a relationship.

Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to help your relationship deal with the strain of mental illness. Join us this Tuesday, October 18 from 7 - 9pm to discuss what you can do if you find yourself confronted questioning of whether you should stay or go. We'll be joined by @Mindcarers from Mind Australia 

Two things you can do now

1) Register as a Forum member to participate on the night

2) Hit the 'Like' button below to receive an email reminder on the night

[Jane230]

Hello,

I have registered and am trying to find out the details for the event tonight 'Should I stay or should I go'
How do I finish the registration process and obtain the location details for the even tonight.

Cheers!

[Shaz51]

Hello @Jane230

It starts at 7 and by I see that you have tick that you are interested , they will send a email to say welcome to tonights topic

See you soon

[tancate]

Hi - I'm new to this forum and not sure where to start. Can someone please let me know if they can view this post?

Thanks

[CherryBomb]

Good evening all and welcome to tonight's Topic Tuesday,  @Jane230 @Shaz51 @tancate @Smileymj @Sehnsucht @HongVo @Former-Member @Johnny @Former-Member @Phijoy and who ever else might be about and wants to join on tonight's discussion.

Tonight we're joined by @Mindcarers who will be talking about what you can do if you're faced with the tough question of whether you should stay or should I go?

[Mindcarers]

Hello all.  Good to be here with you tonight. 

[CherryBomb]

Hi @tancate, can see your message. Congrats on making your first post.

@Mindcarers, I imagine working on your helpling that you would get callers talking about relationship difficulties. What are some ways that mental illness commonly impacts on a relationship?

[Mindcarers]

Managing relationships is often difficult at the best of times.  Anyone have an issue they would like to explore?

[tancate]

I find the fact that my partner suffers from a mental illness impacts on me financially and emotionally as he's been out of work a lot of the time which is a strain on our finances and emotionally as when he's not well he's not there for me.

[Mindcarers]

Both of these issue -finances and your partner not there for you -is a common concern for many carers and can be a real burden at times.