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

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

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

Hi Forums Community,

This fortnight we are joined by one of our Peer Ambassador's talking about moving from isolation to connection as a carer.


Isolation as a carer is one of the big challenges we hear about on the Friends, Family and Carers Forum. Often others around carers may not understand what they are going through, which is where finding peers and peer support can be pivotal for so many.

This discussion will talk about the role of peer support in connecting carers and creating supportive relationships. We will also talk about the isolation and challenges experienced by carers in regional, rural and remote areas, and the additional challenges faced during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Please join us here on Tuesday 26th October 2021 from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEDT to talk about finding connection and peer support as a carer.

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

DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

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

Question 7: What key message do you hope forum members will take away from this discussion?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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

Will totally try my daughter @BPDSurvivor , @Daisydreamer , @Former-Member , @SA64

My mum is very very independent

I have made a appointment with her doctor to talk about the next step xx

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SA64Contributor

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

@Daisydreamer Question 7: What key message do you hope forum members will take away from this discussion?

Look, when we are carers and everything is happening, your life just shrinks down to that one focus, on the person you are caring for. We contract, our life contracts. Even so, even in this contraction, you don’t have to be alone. You don’t have to be isolated. Reach out. Ask for what you need. Do not feel guilty about asking for what you need. You are doing an amazing job, take care of yourself!

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Unknown userMember

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

@BPDSurvivor So glad you shared that, because you've described that experience to a T! We will all need a crash course in how to be human in front of other humans 😁

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

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

@SA64 wrote:

Look, when we are carers and everything is happening, your life just shrinks down to that one focus, on the person you are caring for. We contract, our life contracts. Even so, even in this contraction, you don’t have to be alone. You don’t have to be isolated.

This is so powerful @SA64 and such an important message

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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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

@Former-Member wrote:

@BPDSurvivor So glad you shared that, because you've described that experience to a T! We will all need a crash course in how to be human in front of other humans 😁

Yes @Former-Member , and for those who have been in extended lockdowns, we need to re-learn to dress properly waist-down!

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

BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor

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

Thank you for sharing that final message @SA64 . Just keep fighting, isn't it?

I appreciate the time you have spent with us tonight 🙂

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Unknown userMember

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

@Shaz51 It's great that you've been able to make that appointment, and I hope that her doctor can provide the right advice. Let us know how you get on.

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

Unknown userMember

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

HA, embaressingly true

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DaisydreamerSenior Contributor

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

We have come to the end of our discussion tonight. Please join me in thanking the amazing @SA64 for sharing your story so openly and generously with us here tonight. The lessons you have learnt through your caring journey, and the experinces you have had have helped to shape the amazing community of peers you have around you, and that gives me (and I am sure many others) so much hope!

Thank you for all those who joined tonight @Shaz51 @BPDSurvivor @Corny @Pekingpandaz @Determined @outlander @Krishna I am hearing the strong community and connections you have made here at SANE and am so grateful you have all joined tonight to share your story 🙂

And to @Former-Member! Thank you for being here through your first Topic Tuesday and for your compassionate contributions 🙂

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