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Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

At the end of each year, many people stop to reflect on the year that has passed and share their hopes for the year to come. For many people, 2020 has been a big year during the Covid-19 pandemic and we have seen conversations across the forums throughout the year discussing the impact in all areas of life; mental health and wellbeing, connection, employment, ways of living, and ways of coping.

As the year draws to a close, we will be taking time to reflect on the year as a whole from the biggest challenges we faced, to the new growth and learnings, the places we found joy and connection, and the strategies we will take with us into the new year.

We will be joined by one of our amazing Sane Moderators @Former-Member, who many of you may know from moderating the online community for two and a half years! @Former-Member will be sharing their reflections from this year and the impact of Covid-19 on their life in Melbourne.

Please join us on the 15th of December from 7:00pm-8:30pm AEDT as we discuss reflections on a dynamic year. We are combining Topic Tuesday's from both the Lived Experience Forum and the Friends, Families and Carers Forum this month. We look forward to hearing all of your insights!

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I'm new here - what is this?

The event runs from 7pm - 8.30pm AEDT on the 15th of December. Each month we focus on a different topic, with the session facilitated by a Community Manager or Moderator.

The first post of the thread (this one) will give you an idea of what the topic is and what will be covered.

How do I get involved?

Our text-based event takes place right here! As it is text-based, no software is needed. During the session, to keep up with the latest posts hit the 'refresh' button on your browser for the newest comments (it doesn't automatically update). Keep an eye out for page numbers at the top & bottom of the page, and jump to the highest page number for the most recent post. We recommend using a desktop computer or laptop for the event for overall ease of use .

Throughout the session, the facilitator will post questions for you to answer, usually asking for your own experience on the topic. To contribute to the event, just hit the 'reply' button and share your thoughts. No answers are right or wrong, and everyone is welcome to get involved!

What time does this event start in my timezone?

  • AEDT 7-8:30PM
  • AEST- 7pm
  • ACDT- 6:30pm
  • ACST- 5:30pm
  • WST- 4pm

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Topic Tuesday discussions can cover some heavy topics. If you are feeling distress during this live discussion, there are support options available to you. You can start a new discussion on the forums and talk to other members, contact the SANE Help Centre on 1800 18 7263, or find crisis support options here.

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In response to: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Keeping up some of those helpful habits sounds great @frog!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Well said @frog 💙

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

For me, I feel like one thing that's come just out of this discussion is that the feelings I've had trying to navigate the stormy seas of this year are shared among many others, and I think that while isolation and loneliness have been really common experiences, in a weird, almost ironic way, these experiences of being physically distant and isolating ourselves have in ways, brought us closer and made us more connected than we perhaps may have been before, through what as @frog said, our 'shared struggles'. Also of the huge difference that having purpose can make @Judi9877

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Those skills and hopes really resonate with me @frog.

This event has been so awesome. There is so much shared experience this year as well as our unique reactions, and it's very validating to share this. People have talked a lot about self-care and boundaries being so important this year and moving forward that's something I'd like to take on too. Valuing relationships and nurturing them also seems like a huge theme, and something it's so important to keep at the forefront ❤️️

Thank you all this has been an absolute pleasure!!!

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

I hope my sense of fear of restrictions eases and that I never have to line up for toilet paper again! I hope that people learn from what's happened with this pandemic and everyone realises that having Kmart and Spotlight for example don't always need to be open for them to feel normal. I think I'd like to get back to a simpler life where I'm able to live for me but I'm not so sure with all the uncertainties in the world at the moment. My big goals are for me to look after myself more and look out for me instead of putting others first which is what I've done too many times this year.

In response to: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hi @Daisydreamer @Former-Member @TideisTurning @frog . I'm just going to say thank you each for a great night! I've enjoyed myself being here and I plan to take away some tips as well.

Stay safe and take care!

Judi9877☺️🌻💐

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

It sounds like this year has provided a bit of clarity for you @Judi9877 around how you want your life to look and what you need. That's been the case for so many of us I think.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Hopefully experiences like the toilet paper debarcle will be something we can look back and laugh about in future @Judi9877!! As hard as this year has been, there are some good things that we can take with us from this experience, like going back to simpler things

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

A huge thank you to @Judi9877 @frog @BlueBay for joining us tonight and generously sharing your thoughts and insights. Thank you to those reading along too, we hope that you were able to take from the experiences, learnings and reflections shared here.

As we bring the conversation to a close tonight, a big shout out to our guest @Former-Member and the amazing @TideisTurning! Your insights have helped to validate the expeirences we have shared this year, and the many new learnings we can take into the year to come 💙

In response to: Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Covid-19 and reflecting on the dynamic times of 2020 // Tues 15th December, 7-8:30PM AEDT

My pleasure @Daisydreamer! & big thanks to @Former-Member, @Judi9877, @BlueBay & @frog for sharing your insights with us so openly & honestly!

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