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Finding a mentor or elder
I don't really have anybody in my life that I have a connection with. My parents arent/were not great people at all and I prefer to stay as far away as possible from my Mum and I dont know my grandparents so they are ruled out.
I think I need to find someone who just be there for me when I need, almost like a grandparent role, if that makes sense. It would help me a lot.
I've heard that you can find these people but how? what do i do for that?
Do I post on gumtree like that old man did for a fishing mate? Will I just see someone in the supermarket and decide to join in with them? I don't know thats why I'm making this thread
Hmm @T4ils It can be hard in those friendship/professional relationship situations to know whether to take the first step/initiate contact. When I'm deliberating over something (usually whether or not to buy an item), I ask myself if I'd regret it if I didn't. So, would you regret it if you didn't contact your driving instructor?
Hi there @j95,
This is a good place to look online -> https://www.reddit.com/r/FamiliesYouChoose/
I've been a part of that community on Reddit for a long time now, and I've seen many people make some very real connections there. There is also a Discord server you can join if you just want to chat with the users of that forum first to see what they are like.
After lurking for a while, most people post their own introductory post, explaining what they are seeking, and often someone will reply that they are willing to fill the role or they know someone who can.
Best of luck.
edit. You may first have to be logged-in to Reddit to view this forum, or try searching for it manually with the search bar on Reddit. i.e. search for <FamiliesYouChoose>. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Whoa great ideas @Felkyr @Trikle Trade @DirtWitch @Birdeye! What do you reckon you'll have a crack at @j95?
its this https://www.facebook.com/Minajalku-Aboriginal-Healing-Centre-188688264819739/
my counsellor said that i could do with something more community based rather than clinical thats why he suggested it
Im not sure if anyone saw but ages ago I went to this primary school to discuss advertising in their newsletter and the lady at the office was actually an old carer of mine. Her and husband didn't look after me for very long, probably only a few months and it was pretty early on I think but they were so nice even if I didn't think that at the time, looking back there were by far the nicest people out of all of my placements, the only people that actually cared I think . I thought I might try getting in contact with them. Maybe nothing will come of it, but something might so worth a shot. Worse case, they completley reject me, which I'm sort of used to, best case I can talk to some really nice people