DanielleBorkettNew Contributor
Mother’s Day
Today is a special day to reflect as I have a lived experience with a mother who has mental illness. I often feel misunderstood and mistreated without this light in my life and heart.
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Mother’s Day
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RiverSealModerator
Re: Mother’s Day
Hi @DanielleBorkett, thank you for joining the Forums and sharing your experiences with the community!
Supporting your mother is a very caring and loving selfless thing to do. You are very brave in being vulnerable with the community and demonstrate your strength in reaching out to your peers. I am sure you will find understanding in this community.
Thank you for being a carer!
Take care
RiverSeal
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DanielleBorkettNew Contributor
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I never see my mother because of mental illness.. it hard not having this role model in your life.
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RiverSealModerator
Re: Mother’s Day
Hey @DanielleBorkett, thanks for joining the Forums and sharing your thoughts with the community!
Sorry to hear about your situation with your mother. It sounds really tough and I'm sitting with you today.
Please stay connected and the Forums are a great place to connect with your peers. There are some other great places to post if you want to check out this link: Looking for a space to connect with others? Find a... - SANE Forums
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
Take care
RiverSeal
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spritleyNew Contributor
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Hello i can empathize with you my dear mum is mentally ill and i found it hard to cope at times when i needed support and guidance. I am 62 i bumbled through somehow im hoping there is or will be more support for children of mentally ill parents in the future.
Kind regards
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tymeModerator
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I think it helps you develop as a person @spritley @DanielleBorkett . It can give you an understanding that other children just don't have.
I'm not denying it can be challenging though
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OM108Senior Contributor
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@spritley @DanielleBorkett
I know how hard it is not to have a relationship with your mother and mother's day and birthdays can make that feel worse.
there is a lot to heal around the "mother wounding" and it can be a lifelong journey of selfcare and self discovery to be able to let go of this deep pain of separation.
i chose not to have my own children because i didnt feel emotionally competent..and i also recognise that having children and becoming a mother... might actualy help to heal these wounds through greater undrstanding and compassion for our own parents.
having spaces which can offer support for those whose parent(s) suffered mental health issues (or were not available in other ways) is so important.
so glad we can be here together to offer connection and support to each other
OM
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