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This week has been a really tough one. On Monday I learned that my Mum has advanced breast cancer already spread to the lungs and likely the bones. The prognosis is very poor. Then on Wednesday it was confirmed that my husband has lung cancer (multi
Hi there, I just found this forum & it is refreshing to read all the stories! I came here looking for answers I guess. Just to confirm what I already knew.....that my partner definitely has some form of mental disorder. I have related to so many diffe
Hello, I'm on here to educate myself more with Ptsd in men, Especially men who have worked in the police department if possible. My husband has been diagnosed with Ptsd and forced retired from the force as a result. As someone myself wh
Hi This is my first post so thanks for anyone replying My 25 year old has been battling with depression / anxiety for a few years and has been recommended to see a psychiatrist some 12 months ago. He has been on a waiti
Hi everyone for those who do not know I have a son2 with multiple diagnosis mainly autism and a daughter with aspergers. Good news has finally happened at long last the nsw police are doing training on how to handle individuals with autism .... not before
I've been reading quite a bit on this forum and am hoping that writing things out will help bring some sense of acceptance and coming to terms with the situation at hand. I've just finished year 12. Starting uni this year was always something I look
My 18 year old son (latest diagnosis schizoaffective disorder), is moving out of home today to attend university which is approximately 3 hours away. we are so proud that after 4 years of significant ups and downs, he has managed to reach a point of recov
I need to know what’s normal or not. Have 23yr old daughter with depression/ anxiety for 5yrs now. On medication, has self harmed in past but generally doing lot better now. Seen psychologist on & off over years. Her sleep patterns are my main c
Hi, We have an 18 year old son, who was born a girl and came out as transgender 3 years ago. Mum and dad were fine and we did agree that the only option was to support him. He then spent the rest of school being referred to as he and we have ev
I don't want to go home from work. My partner is sick and in pain which makes him frustrated and angry. There is NO ABUSE of any kind ... I'm just tired and I have nothing to offer him to help.
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