Topic Tuesday // When caring for parents // Tues 24 Sep, 7pm AEST

[Former-Member]

One in five adults live with mental illness, as such it is a very genuine reality that many of the children of those living with mental health challenges have had to assume the “parenting role” in the dynamic.

Caring for parents can at times be a challenging and complex experience, but on the flip there’s a lot of growth and insight that comes from supporting a parent with mental health challenges. Join us for this event as we discuss some different strategies and support options for those affected by parents living with mental illness.

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[Former-Member]

Heya All! Welcome to tonight's Carer's Event 😄  @Crimnerd @Razzle  @Determined @Adge @Shaz51 @Sally 
Tonight we are talking about caring for parents with mental health challenges, and some of the experiences that arise when the roles are flipped; especially as an adult child of someone with a complex mental health diagnosis.

This evening I’ll share some prompting questions to get the conversation flowing for us to share our insights. These events are great opportunities to learn from each other as we go 🙂

Will kick off with question one in a few moments.

[Shaz51]

hello @Former-Member 

@outlander, @Razzle , @Sally 

[Former-Member]

😄 Hello @Shaz51 so lovely to see you tonight!

[Former-Member]

Okay crew for anyone who feels like jumping in 🙂

We often hear it from carers, and also in her research, Lynne McCormack, a psychologist from the University of Newcastle, Australia, found that there are positive attributes that recovering adults who have been raised by parents with mental health issues gain.

What do you think some of the strengths and skills someone might gain by caring for a parent with mental health issues?

[Sally]

Thanks @Shaz51

How is everyone?  I'm exhausted.

[Former-Member]

Welcome @Sally  🙂

[Former-Member]

hello saw this was happening tonight

best thing is i am very adaptable - we had to adapt to change so much throughout my life. as an adult i can adapt to changes in others very quickly

@Former-Member 

[Former-Member]

@Tru3man  @Star321 @Ledy 

@ElsaDawn 

Tonight's "topic Tuesday" might interest you.

[Former-Member]

Hey there @Former-Member. Yeah definitely, that resonates a lot. It feels very adjacent to resilience too :). Adaptability is a strength we should nurture