MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2023) - for Carers

@hanami My girl has amazing inner strength. She is a survivor.

Hey forums fam! Hope you're all having a thrifty, thankful, thriving Thursday 😁

Thanks all for contributing and getting keen on the conversation! Here's the next question~

What’s a goal you have supported your loved one to achieve? How did it feel when your loved one achieved it?

For me, it's a heavy one, but I recently supported my sister to leave a toxic/abusive relationship. She was so deep in it, they were set to get married... literally this month! And they only met in August last year! It was really tough to have those conversations with her, and hard to speak my mind to her. At first, she really didn't want to listen either. But I stuck to my values, and also did my best to remind her that no matter what choice she made I would not abandon her either. So when she did leave, it was such a huge relief, and I felt very proud of myself for being open and honest with her, and proud of her for having the courage to leave before it got much harder to do so.

What about you?

@hanami @Jupiter @Jynx @amber22 @fluffylight @PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @outlander @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Flying_Hams @Anastasia @NatureLover @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @BPDSurvivor

@Meowmy @TAB @StuF @Smiling_Gecko @Bill16 @WIP @Appleblossom @EternalFlower @Laura4 @L-mm7 @magpie4 @StanD @creative_writer @Captain24 @Snowie

That's a really powerful message. Thank you

@Krishna , I totally agree with you, your daughter is a survivor 🥰

Wow @Jynx , that is a big one

Hello everyone!

Here is today's question:

As a Friend, Family member or Carer, what's one thing about your loved one that you're grateful for today, no matter how big or small?

I can't wait to hear your answers 🙂

@PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @outlander @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Flying_Hams @Anastasia @NatureLover @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @BPDSurvivor @Meowmy @TAB @StuF @Smiling_Gecko @Bill16 @WIP @Appleblossom @EternalFlower @Laura4 @L-mm7 @magpie4 @StanD @creative_writer @Captain24 @Snowie

@hanami

My partner always tries to make me laugh 💚 4am this morning I was dealing with the most awful gastro symptoms and all we could do was laugh with each other while he rubbed my back

Hi @Ilovepenguins

That's no good about your gastro! UGH, last time I had gastro it was because of food poisoning. I was soooo sick and it lasted for over a week. I hope you feel better soon! And yay to your partner. That's definitely supportive lol.

Hanami

Hi Everyone,

Thanks sharing all that you have. It's been so great reading the responses!

Today my question is, as a Friend, Family member or Carer, share your favourite self-care practices or activities that help you relax and recharge. 

@Jupiter @Jynx @amber22 @fluffylight @PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @Flying_Hams @outlander @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @TAB @Patches59 @Horizon @Glisten @creative_writer @Captain24 @Bow @_PixieSolstice_ @StanD @Smiling_Gecko @tyme

@BlueBay @NatureLover @Krishna @wordman @Jacques @Meggle

Hey forums fam! Thanks to all have contributed so far! Let's keep the conversation rolling!

How would you spend a perfect day with your loved one? What would make it perfect?

Honestly my perfect days are usually the ones spent in nature, taking in the tranquillity that comes with being surrounded by a lush forest, or the grandeur and humbling sight of a mountainous landscape. I am lucky to have friends and family who are similarly invested in nature's wonders, and having them along for hikes is always just sublime, knowing they are getting as much out of it as I am! 😁🌳🏔🌺

@PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @outlander @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Flying_Hams @Anastasia @NatureLover @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @BPDSurvivor @Meowmy @TAB @StuF @Smiling_Gecko @Bill16 @WIP @Appleblossom @EternalFlower @Laura4 @L-mm7 @magpie4 @StanD @creative_writer @Captain24 @Snowie