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Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Hi SANE community,

This fortnight we will be having a discussion on healthy relationships, but specifically in the context of lockdowns, which affect many of us across Australia today. Our guest speaker, a relationship counsellor, will be here to speak on boundaries, communication skills and conflict resolution to guide those of you who may be struggling to sustain harmony and connection with family, partners or roommates when stuck in the home.

The last two years have been really tough with a novel virus circulating the world, and extended and frequent lockdowns being snapped in place. Mental health organisations, like SANE, Lifeline and 1800 RESPECT have shown that lockdowns have caused significant hardship and stress on individuals whether that be financially, physically or emotionally, and the effects of that hardship and stress are becoming more apparent in the home and in relationships.

This Topic Tuesday will hold space for us to discuss boundaries and ways to communicate with those in our lives to mend and/or maintain a healthy relationship dynamic when we’re stuck sharing the same space. It may be an important and valuable topic for those who have experienced, might be experiencing or could experience a relationship breakdown in lockdown.

Please join us here on Tuesday the 31st of August 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEST to follow this conversation.

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New to the forums or want to get involved in this discussion? Check out the How To Guide for Topic Tuesdays.
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We recognise that situations at home and in relationships are at various stages, and we welcome everyone to bring their experiences to this space. If you are experiencing a situation at home puts your safety at risk, please contact emergency services or contact 1800 RESPECT for referrals and additional support. This discussion will more generally discuss ideas around boundaries and relationship communication skills, however we will also provide information on resources that may be available to you.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@cloudcore getting some space is good, journaling, talking about it to someone else, distracting yourself with favourite tv shows/books/podcasts, going for a walk if still daylight

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@JungleGiants those are great self-care practices! I personally love journaling and going for walks as well to release pent up emotional and physical energy after conflict

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@cloudcore I really should journal more, they had that 2020 diary collection for history but mine is mainly for being emotional not historical lol

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

I agree @JungleGiants

Having a soak in the bath ( got no bathtub now)

Sitting on the steps with a nice big cuppa and chocolate @Former-Member , @cloudcore

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@JungleGiants I totally agree with you, it is great that phone calls are back and normalised.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

I have to go now. Thanks, @cloudcore , @Former-Member , @Daisydreamer & everyone for an interesting forum. I've been beset with distractions and haven't had time to read all the posts yet, TBH. But I'll come back when time allows and read through the whole thread!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

@chibam It sounds like there's a lot of judgement around you wanting to leave and end your life and thinking you're not allowed to because of other people. I can imagine there are strong feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that come up for you when this happens and that you may feel quite alone. I want to encourage you to contact the Suicide Call Back Service and speak with one of the counsellors. They are equipped to have this conversation with you, unpack it more in a non-judgemental space. I believe that you would be able to receive more focused support with the SCBS compared to the forums. In saying that, please continue to engage in the forums and obtain peer support from the SANE community.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thank you to the amazing @Former-Member for your valuable tips and thoughts. We are so grateful you could be here with us and to hold space for this discussion

This brings our conversation to a close. Please feel free to continue the discussion and share tips on the forums (as this thread will soon close). Thank you to all the incredible people who were here tonight, @Oaktree @JungleGiants @Shaz51 @BPDSurvivor @chibam @Mezza65 @Anastasia and @Daisydreamer.

Goodnight everyone and take care! Our next Topic Tuesday will be on the 14th of September, more information will be out on that soon

from cloudcore

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST

Thanks everyone, my first topic tuesday 🙂

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Healthy Relationships in Lockdown // Tues 31st August, 7:00-8:30PM AEST


@Former-Member wrote:

I want to encourage you to contact the Suicide Call Back Service and speak with one of the counsellors. They are equipped to have this conversation with you, unpack it more in a non-judgemental space.


Frankly, @Former-Member , it was a therapist (psychologist) who drummed it in to me that I couldn't do it because it would be selfish.

My experiance is that the judgementalism is everywhere - even in the so-called "non-judgemental spaces".

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