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Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Unknown userMember30 May 2019, 12:05 pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Identifying as being in a caring role, particularly as a male can be a little challenging at times. As our special guest @Greg_MenCareToo for this event from Men Care too mentions “Caring and nurture are characteristics not often associated with males but every man has a different experience and unique responsibilities in life. The same can be said when it comes to the caring role.”

We are really excited to make the most of the Topic Tuesday event to explore the feelings around identity, challenges and communication when it comes to being a male in a caring role or being a carer who understands the challenges and can offer those insights to others too.

We welcome all of the community, male or not to share their perspectives and insights!

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Unknown userMember25 June 2019, 7:09 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

That must be challenging @MrDad - its really wonderful that you have come to the forums and we look forward to your input tonight

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MrDadContributor25 June 2019, 7:10 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Thanks. It was actually my wife who brought this forum to my attention.

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Greg_MenCareTooSenior Contributor25 June 2019, 7:11 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

@MrDad great you could come along, thank you.

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DeterminedSenior Contributor25 June 2019, 7:12 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

For those who don't know me I support my wife who lives with BPD. We have have been married 19 years and have 3 children between 3 and 14. Our oldest has an intellectual disability.

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JMRDCasual Contributor25 June 2019, 7:13 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Hi.

Thanks, Lauz and Greg.

I am new. I found out about this forum just this morning.

I volunteer at a suicide prevention organisation and am also a carer at a mental health support organisation.

I hope to learn from others' experience and am happy to share mine where I can.

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Greg_MenCareTooSenior Contributor25 June 2019, 7:14 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Hi @Determined thanks for sharing, look forward to hearing your thoughts on tonights topics

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Unknown userMember25 June 2019, 7:15 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Welcome @JMRD - thanks for joining the forums. @Determined thanks for sharing and also grateful for your perspective tonight

Wonderful to have everyone coming through. Let's get started with our first discussion point 👍🏼

As a male caring for someone, how do you go about communicating with mates, colleagues, teachers or employers about caring responsibilities? (For those that may not be a male in a caring role, what advice do you have around this?)

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Greg_MenCareTooSenior Contributor25 June 2019, 7:18 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

On communication - I was never real good at this early on and still struggle in certain situations to speak up or say what I want to say. It took quiet a bit of time for me to feel comfortable and confident speaking with others about my caring roles and so I’ve found the best thing to do is be upfront and honest. It usually starts a conversation and can help others better understand you. In my experience, more often than not, people will relate to your story and share their own!

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NinoCasual Contributor25 June 2019, 7:19 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

Fortunately I now work in an environment where my experiences as a carer is valued and encouraged to discuss openly. In regards to friends, well its hardly ever talked about

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DeterminedSenior Contributor25 June 2019, 7:20 pm AEST

Re: Topic Tuesday // Being a male in a caring role // Tues 25 June, 7pm AEST

@Former-Member I have only recently become frank and open about some of the challanges around this and this was only in the midst of a year long crisis when it became a bit hard to hide. Before that I used to sugar coat and cover things up thinking I was protecting my darling.

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