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NikNikSenior Contributor
Hi everyone,
I'm curious to know if anyone has ever experienced stigma associated with being a carer - or associated to mental illness, which you or the person you care for have experienced?
SANE has a 'Say No To Stigma' campaign and StigmaWatch - so it's an area that we're really passionate about.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this topic.
In response to: Stigma
kristinSenior Contributor
That sounds really horrible JT, it shouldn't happen at all - though I know it does - but especially in the disability sector. What I am learning is that there are (dis-) services and services.
I am just beginning to see how lucky I am with the main provider we have out where I live.
I am glad you have a supportive employer now, and I hope that continues.
Best regards,
Kristin
In response to: Re: Stigma
JTSenior Contributor
It think it's worse when it comes from an area that should know better and should be supportive but to have people use that knowledge against you is personal. The general public are often just ignorant and need educating. But everything happens in life for a reason so onward and upward!
In response to: Re: Stigma
HobbitSenior Contributor
Hi JY,
Thought I would just say that there has been some pretty terrible things happen to you in the workplace, but you seem to have a good positive attitude, so good on you!! Onward and upward!! Let us know how you are doing.
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