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Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

On Thursday 19th October 2023, we will be holding a Peer Group Chat on the topic of Embracing Our Imperfections.

There can be a fear that our imperfections or differences will set us apart from others. But, our imperfections, and our differences, are also what make us unique. Let’s come together to explore and embrace our imperfections, how they make us unique and whether they're really such a bad thing after all.

The event start times across Australia are below:

This is currently held in daylight savings hours:

WA: 4pm
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm

For anyone unfamiliar with Peer Group Chats, each focuses on a specific topic and is guided by Peer Workers with lived experience of mental health issues and recovery, &/or caring for someone with complex mental health. A counsellor is also present as a moderator to help ensure a safe environment for individuals and the group. It is a space for us as peers to share our stories and experiences, and connect with those who are going through something similar.

Anyone is welcome to join! Tagging some members who may be interested below:

@mr-robot-75 @Hope0011 @Shaz51 @Hams @Appleblossom @Captain24 @Snowie @chibam @Jacques @wellwellwellnez @outlander @NatureLover @Adge @petrichor @Pancake @Gwynn @Sophia1 @pinklollipop15 @Lila3 @BlueBay @RedHorse @Arizona @SJT63 @Owen45 @Appleblossom @Eve7 @Bow @Snowie @Shaz51 @JungleGiants @BPDSurvivor @wellwellwellnez @NatureLover @utopia @Millieme @Anastasia @Jorge @CogsWhirl @Clawde @SunFlowersHope @SJT63 @Owen45 @utopia @Laura4 @creative_writer

Peer Group Chats are hosted outside of the forums, using a platform called Chatwee.

To join an Online Peer Group and participate, you will need to register for an account with Chatwee.
To access the group to observe only and not participate, you can access Chatwee as a Guest.
On the night, follow this link to access Chatwee before the group starts.
You can join our Peer Group Chats every Thursday from 7:00-8:30pm (AEDT). Check out the FAQs page for more information.

We hope to see you there

If you can't make it but are interested, you can always catch up reading the transcript afterwards here.

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that the next Online Peer Group Chat on Embracing Our Imperfections will take place tonight from 7-8:30pm AEDT. As always, for ease of reference, times across Australia are in the graphic and listed below:

WA: 4pm
NT: 5:30pm

SA: 6:30pm

QLD: 6pm

NSW, ACT, VIC & TAS: 7pm

Tonight, you can expect discussion about:

  • The contrast of perfection and imperfection and their impact in our lives
  • Where our ideas of imperfection might have come from
  • When imperfection can be a good thing

Tagging members who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far as well as those who may be interested to receive a reminder @Blackbird11 @Kyle1 @Snowie @Captain24 @Jacques @Shaz51 @7cough9 @chibam @Laura4 @greenspace @creative_writer @Patches59 @Appleblossom @Glisten

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Just a reminder that our Peer Group Chat on Embracing Our Imperfections will start in 20 minutes at 7pm here! Everyone is welcome! See you then

Tagging members who have supported or otherwise interacted with the thread so far as well as those who may be interested to receive a reminder: @Snowie @7cough9 @Glisten @Captain24 @Shaz51 @Abner @Bow @Dimity @Eden1919 @tyme @Kittykelly1976 @Kyle1 @Birdofparadise8 @Meowmy @Mooma1 @Former-Member @StuF @ThePeccadillo @Valiant83 @Another @Appleblossom @Bill16 @Emelia8 @EternalFlower @Jewelbox @LL76 @Rockdog @arfid @Bunniekins @wail @MissLil

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Sorry I missed this session!

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Something that came up in this discussion was a common experience of demands from others leading to feelings of being imperfect, or not enough. I was reminded me of this song by P!nk. I'm really curious to hear from anyone who'd like to share- is there a person in your life who holds this view, appreciating your imperfections? Who are they?

Or, if there's not someone like that in your life, what qualities do you imagine such a person would have?

@Valiant83 @Snowie @Shaz51 @Emelia8 @Bunniekins @puzzlingdino @tonys @Glisten @tonys @7cough9

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

@TideisTurning my best friend’s mother Lyn. A straight-shooter. You know exactly where you stand with Lynny.

It was like having my own Yoda for 3 months, she is so wise, loving and caring. Protective of those she loves.

Her blatant dislike of her son-in-law was displayed when hearing he had to have a double hip transplant, said “I hope he dies on the operating table”. 🤣

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

The words are amazing @TideisTurning … I’m a Pink fan but had not heard this song before 👍🏽

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Re: Peer Group Chat // Embracing Our Imperfections // Thursday 19th October 2023, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Your friend's mum sounds great @Glisten! can be a real relief to have those kinds of people who you know where you stand and who are accepting. A Yoda style advisor doesn't sound too bad either!

It's a great song, hey @Valiant83? I love those kinds of musical discovery 😊

As a little bit and of an extra bonus, this is another talk I stumbled across I thought might interest some here, so sharing just in case 😊

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