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Kia ora. Brisbane Based Kiwi/KangarooKiwi veteran. Ten years military — Timor days.Another ten in the PMC world — mostly Iraq, with Afghanistan, Afreakah and a few other places thrown in.Then ten years serving Queensland in state government.The last decad
Hello.I wanted to share a bit of my story. I am someone who uses language, structure, and writing to survive and reverse the effect of complex trauma(specifically, poetry).Right now, I'm facing a lot of external frustration—bureaucracy blocks with Medicar
Forgive me if this is the wrong place to be asking, the site's layout is really awkward.I've been bound to my home since turning 13 and I am now 21.I want to get therapy but I've been turned away so many times for "not talking" and that's left me with a b
I’m new here and my husband feels I need to seek counselling. He feels I haven’t grieved properly from my dad passing three yrs ago next month.i agree, but I sought counselling from our local palliative care provider who was caring for my dad, who put me
How do I make it stop!?
In 61, and single. My last son, 22, and his lovely partner, left home two months ago. I live in Australia, but originally come from England. I have no one here. Having been in an abusive marriage for 20 years, I have CPTSD and insomnia. Since they left, I
Hi everybody :) my name is [redacted]! I'm here for community and perhaps being able to share some of my experiences which may or may not benefit someone else down the line.I've come across from the grow groups (attending just on 18months) where I gained
Hi, I've recently learned about parental alienation through researching why my daughter's completely shut me off after having a loving relationship for almost 2 decades. She has always had a very special bond with my wife (who has traits of BPD/Nar
I feel like I’m running into psychological distress and causing me to screama dn go crazy I. Public I keep laughing to myself and crying I think first stage
Every day feels closer away from him, affecting my moods daily which now are filled with loss and longing. Having a 14 month old daughter has been the best thing to ever happen in my life, but of course difficult during this process being a new father/hav
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
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