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Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Unknown userMember13 Nov 2018, 11:23 am AEDT

Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

In supporting our loved ones through the festive season, understandably at times we can begin to feel overwhelmed. During this Topic Tuesday, we discuss ways to manage our own self-care in the lead up to the festive season. To care for others, we must first care for ourselves. Tune in Dec 18^th to join in the discussion!

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

BunniekinsSenior Contributor18 Dec 2018, 7:34 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Son2 is wanting me. Will be back asap. xxx

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Shaz51Senior Contributor18 Dec 2018, 7:35 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member, this season is a big issue , making sure we only go to a couple of outings , knowing when thing are enough , finding a balance is the big thing over the christmas time

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Unknown userMember18 Dec 2018, 7:35 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Case worker is first point of contact for us @Former-Member. Out of hours CATT or A&E is next option.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor18 Dec 2018, 7:39 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

hello @Former-Member xxx

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Unknown userMember18 Dec 2018, 7:40 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

So good team 🙂 Thanks heaps for the insight all! Next question.

Caring is something we engage in on a continuum. At times we may feel we cannot simply “opt out” of caring and supporting those who need us, even just for a day.

With the extra demands the festive season brings, can you think of a couple of ways we could better support ourselves in exercising self-compassion?

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MattmumCasual Contributor18 Dec 2018, 7:43 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Just wondering if you are all in NSW? Sydney ?

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Unknown userMember18 Dec 2018, 7:45 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

@Former-Member New traditions that are not as demanding are an option

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Unknown userMember18 Dec 2018, 7:48 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

THanks for tagging me in @Shaz51. Hi @Former-Member @Former-Member thanks for organising this very important discussion. I'm not feeling able to join the discussion today unfortunately. Plus I am currently busy with caring duties for an ill husband. What I miss, I hope to catch up on after. Hi to others taking part tonight. @Former-Member @Bunniekins

Sherry 💕

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Shaz51Senior Contributor18 Dec 2018, 7:51 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

that is ok @Former-Member , reading along later is good , sending you hugs

Far north qld here @Mattmum

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Unknown userMember18 Dec 2018, 7:52 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // What if your loved one becomes unwell during the festive season? // Tues 18 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Hey @Former-Member absolutely no drama, thanks so much for stopping in & saying hi

@Former-Member That looks delicious my goodness Check these out 🙂

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