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Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Sometimes when we have navigated the reality of complex trauma, mental health diagnosis (or even the challenges of being a mental health carer), it can be extremely easy to forget to direct unconditional compassion towards ourselves.

Many people are familiar with the voice in our heads that can ruminate heavy and unkind words towards oneself, sometimes over the course of so many years that we don't even recognise it. The output of this can be lower self-esteem; most definitely a common symptom during mental health recovery.

Join @Former-Member for this Topic Tuesday as we soundboard ideas around improving our self-esteem whilst living with complex mental health challenges

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Thankyou @Former-Member ❤️

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

This is heartbreaking to know that such a young child has had to prioritise the notion of self-hate before self-love. We are all sitting with your little one as well as you here within the forums You and her are both very loved, and I have hope you will value both her and yourself with time. Sitting with you @Former-Member

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

@Former-Member I suppose we can all say we have 2 achievements here that are the same.

1. We are still here

2. We have joined in with the others here that know where we are and what we are and do not judge us

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

@Former-Member

I am still alive for the sake of my children.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Thank you @Former-Member I hope one day I will feel as if we are one person.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

And we are so glad you are. I hope that in time you will discover that life worth living for you @Snowie

and thank you @Snowie , @Former-Member 💜😊

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Bye everyone and thank you for chatting tonight. I’m a bit upset now and will sign off for the night. Take care x

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

@Former-Member please reach out for support if needed. I'm happy to chat offline with you

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Hoping you’ll be ok @Former-Member 🤗💜 hugs.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Self Esteem & Mental Health // Tues 13th Aug, 7pm-9pm AEST

Hey @Former-Member Remember supports if you need them. The SANE Helpline and webchat is still open until 10pm Please remember you are not alone, we are all sitting with you. Thank you for coming.

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