Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

Thanks for the diagram @NikNik,

that`s a good idea @Odette , I am going to do that

as I have no social support at all @NikNik

I find the whole idea of referring people to "services" uncomfortable because I know how hopelessly inadequate the services are.

Another helpful infographic (which I stole from University of Buffalo). It's in the context of Social Work.

@Phoenix_Rising I find that unless it is a simple "talk it out/through" issue, many services just can't help you without copious paperwork that quite often is nigh on impossible to get through with the person I am caring for.

Thanks @NikNik. I can see a website for a self care starter kit on that poster. Will have to check that out.

@NikNik Thank you for the diagram... Meditation might be a good idea for me to get back into...

YES @NikNik

and the last 2 years have been wonderful support from all my Forum Family , you have helped me sooo much , and through this I have been able to help others here and to help my husband too

@Nevyn134 sorry I have been away so long, I had not twigged to your situation. My 15yo is trans and how determined family are to support and respect a person's transition is, I think, an enormous factor in something which is a hugely challenging journey and takes enormous courage just to embark upon. The very high level of social bullying, discrimination and stigma within our society does not help. I know these things affect me profoundly and it is not me transitioning.
I don't know where you are or if this will be of to help you, but I am aware that a number of clinics have started to open up that are specifically for people in the LGBT community. We were lucky enough to get my son into one, though he travels 1.5 hours to get there. I hope there will be something near you too. Blessings.
Hope for a healing journey endures...
Kindest regards ,Kristin