Hey
I just wanted to quickly chime in, I'm sorry to hear that you've been going through such a hard time. I can imagine how difficult it must be to not have many role models to look up to. I know that Kidshelpline was provided but I also wanted to let you know that you can reach out to 13 Yarn (13 92 76) as well, they are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific crisis service.
I myself am a proud Aboriginal woman and I understand how important family and having role models can be. A lot of my 'Aunties & Uncles' and my Elders - who are my biggest role models are actually not biologically related to me, but they are still my family. I have learnt a lot from them about myself, my identity and my culture.
I saw that @Philosophical_Rat provided some lovely support, and I too was wondering whether you could connect with your community, whether it is where your mob is from or even just the community where you are living? I was also wondering whether you had any support through your school or if they provided any opportunities to connect with your culture or join any local cultural groups?
It can be such a special feeling when you can connect with and learn more about your culture, I know for me personally this has helped me through really difficult times. Would you be interested in trying to connect more with your culture and/or community? I know that there are really great podcasts, videos and stories online and on social media that can be really great and inspiring. Is this something that you think you’d enjoy?
I also wanted to remind you that your role-model doesn’t always need to be someone in your family or life, some of my role-models are Aboriginal people who I have never met but still look up to them and strive to be like them! Do you have any role models like this or anyone else that you look up to?
Remember that 13Yarn is available if you need some support and want to have a yarn to someone, we are also all here for you and to support you!
