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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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DeterminedSenior Contributor

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

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 .

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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

@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.

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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

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 ?

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

@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.

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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

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

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KrishnaSenior Contributor

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

Thank you @Daisydreamer The forum has been a saving Grace for me.

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