Topic Tuesday // "You don't have to be isolated as a carer" // Tues 26th October, 7pm-8:30pm AEDT

[Shaz51]

Living here in far north Queensland @Daisydreamer , @SA64 , @Former-Member , it has not affected us much but we were still had to obey the rules of the nation as a whole 

We all have been vaccinated 

[Determined]

Does my choice of wording affect my darling ? @BPDSurvivor 

Definatly. 

I think ther is a big difference in morale between looking after and supporting / helping.

I always emphasise the team effort element in the running of the house as we each have our strengths .

[SA64]

@Krishna  wow that would be so hard.  I really feel for you.  I'm glad you are here, with us, and I really hope you are taking care of yourself and getting any help you need on this journey. 

[BPDSurvivor]

I appreciate your insight @Krishna . It makes me think of my family because when I was acutely unwell, I cut contact from my parents because I didn't want to hurt them - not because I hated them. Only when I recovered to a certain extent did I start reaching out to them again.

Do you think this is the case for you @Krishna ?

[Shaz51]

Sending you lots of tender hugs my @Krishna , @outlander ❤❤

[BPDSurvivor]

That's sounds like a perfectly complimentary effort @Determined ! Way to Go!

[Daisydreamer]

Hi @Krishna and thank you for being here tonight I can't imagine how hard that experience must be for you, and I hear how much love you have for your daughter Caring from a distance takes so much strength, and must be at times heartbreaking, which is why I am so grateful that you have a community behind you here to be a listening ear and support you  

[Former-Member]

Hi @Krishna, I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be hard to care from a distance 💜

[SA64]

@BPDSurvivor  telehealth was helpful to a point, but some doctors were really crap, I must say. hahaha but it was better than nothing.  Online mental health was really good for some, and not so good for others. 

[Daisydreamer]

Question 6: What are some of your top tips for advocating for your needs as a carer?