Whoa @N1ghtW1ng that is AMAZING!!! How long did it take you to build, it looks so complex! I especially love those awesome round front gates!  ... View more

Thanks for checking in @scared01  Last night ended up being really difficult and so is this morning...but I’m trying to make a plan for today, maybe doing some housework will take my mind off everything! My executive functioning has been down the drain lately too which makes everything harder, like my memory and concentration are screwed and it takes me forever to do anything because I just can’t. Not sure what skills would help with that really. ... View more

@Saltwaterdreamtime I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to think you might not see your nephew again :( That sounds so, so painful. Obviously I don’t know the situation, but I was wondering if it’d be possible to send a photo album or something for your half brother to show your nephew? Then even if it’s a long time until he sees you, he’ll still know who you are.   I deal with a lot of self hate too, it can be very hard to shake, I’m feeling for you  Distraction usually works best for me. I also learnt this awesome skill called ‘opposite action’ which is where you act opposite to the feeling you’re having...so for me when I feel self hatred I know that means it’s time to be gentle with myself and throw myself into self caring! Oh and you have dogs right? I find animals really helpful and a wonderful support because they honestly never judge us for things like our past or the colour of our skin, if we show them affection they give it back times 1000!  ... View more

Good luck getting that assignment done @scared01, I can see how hard you’ve worked on it! It is really odd how different courses see things so differently, it can be frustrating too. Hugs, thinking of you.  ... View more

I hope you get a good sleep @xXLexi_Lou122Xx  ... View more

Aw what a cute owl @xXLexi_Lou122Xx! Things sound really hard at the moment. Friendship has never been my area of expertise I’m sorry, but I’m sending lots of hugs and empathy  ... View more

Hey @xXLexi_Lou122Xx I’m also here to listen if you need to talk  ... View more

Thanks so much @xXLexi_Lou122Xx. Hugs. I’ve seen you working so hard to support others tonight, you’re doing an awesome job  ... View more

I hope so @scared01. Sometimes I need to remember that I had 21 years of trauma/repressing what I felt/acting in and it’s okay to need help until I can learn to cope on my own. Like riding a bike with training wheels! :) Thanks for your help tonight, I really appreciate it  ... View more

We don’t seem to have an exact one like I was hoping for @xXLexi_Lou122Xx...but there is this old one we could revive - creative writing and poetry - or this one - creative/short story writings. Or you can start a new one if you like! :)  ... View more

That’s so cool @xXLexi_Lou122Xx I really like writing short stories too! I’m sure we have a writing thread somewhere if you want to talk more about creative writing! :)  ... View more

It was the first time seeing him @scared01 and as he’s just part of the mental health team I’m not sure if I’ll see him again. It’s a good idea to bring it up though, I’ll try to talk to my psychologist about it when I see her next!  Luckily she’s a teenager so pretty good at occupying herself! :) I’m just the ‘supervising’ parent rn so I can focus on distracting myself...I just wish I was better at regulating my own emotions/behaviour you know? I always seem to need someone’s help just to survive painful things and it’s hard when offline help is limited.  Btw, I was glad to see in your thread that you had an okay and productive day, I know things are really tough right now and I’m proud of you!    ... View more

Beautifully said @scared01    @letitgo @xXLexi_Lou122Xx writing is so awesome, hey? What do you both like to write?  ... View more

@Taylor-RO Thanks. I distracted myself by cooking dinner and then watching TV with my sister. I’ve tried to do some more productive stuff like journaling, colouring, but it’s made me too sad so I’ll probably just listen to a podcast for a while.  I’m safe tonight, things have been so hard over the last couple of months though and I want to die so much of the time. But I’m so, so scared of being hospitalised again because it’s kind of terrifying being locked in. But yeah safe tonight.    @scared01 thank you, I’m sorry you can relate, these feelings really suck  My sister is sick atm so probably not, but I appreciate the suggestion! I’m not entirely sure, it’s been like this a couple months now, but also the other day I got told by my psychiatrist that I’m much better than I was which is a big trigger for me as I feel like if I get better nobody will have any reason to care about me and I’ll just fade away and disappear.  ... View more

Feeling useless really sucks, hey. I’m sorry you’ve had experiences that have made you feel so bad...I think @N1ghtW1ng‘s suggestion of reaching out to your mentors is a great idea! Your pride in your culture always really inspires me, perhaps thinking about the positive things in your culture or what gives you strength could be helpful tonight. Hugs, I have to log off now but I hope you are able to have an okay night. Maybe you could cuddle your dogs, I know animals really make me feel better  ... View more

Hi @gmusicj I’m so sorry this is happening to you. It is not okay for him to do that and I can understand why you’d feel so upset. Do you mind if I ask how old you are? If you’re still at school, perhaps you could talk to a teacher or counsellor? Or to parents or a friend who your trust? I’m not 100% sure, but I think it could be illegal for him to do that especially if you’re under 18? Maybe @TOM-RO or @Andrea-RO could clarify that?   I wondered if this article from RO could provide some resources -https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-sexual-assault.  Doing self care could be helpful too, I find that reading comforting books or listening to loud music help when I’m reminded of negative images or memories. You’re not alone, we are here for you      ... View more

I know @Saltwaterdreamtime  Maybe you could listen to some music or watch something that makes you feel proud of your culture? ... View more

Thank you @mrmusic that’s very kind  ... View more

Nice @N1ghtW1ng and @WheresMySquishy  I love hearing about everyone’s goals and the things that keep you going!  ... View more

That’s a painful thing to sit with @Saltwaterdreamtime  I’m really sorry people have been so cruel about your culture and made you feel bad. Although I’m not Aboriginal, I’m also not white, and I empathise with being treated like I should have been born white and like I’m worth less than white people. Would it help to talk more about what’s happening for you?  ... View more

Family stuff mostly @mrmusic, but also just feeling hopeless about life. I watched a movie with my family but I still feel really low. I also have to get a blood test tomorrow and I’m really anxious about that (I have a needle phobia and also get very anxious about being touched by doctors). I’m so tired of being alive.  ... View more

Sorry I wasn’t around earlier @Saltwaterdreamtime, I’ll be here for a bit if you want to talk about anything? @queenP and @xXLexi_Lou122Xx gave awesome responses also! :) We care about you!  ... View more

Hey @scared01 I’m around for a while as well if you need someone to talk to  ... View more

You did the right thing @mspaceK and showed so much courage  I’m glad you’re safe and can be with your boyfriend tonight. Emergency is really stressful, so remember to take care of yourself and maybe eat a favourite food or have a warm shower to unwind! You’re being so brave.  ... View more

I feel really really really really really bad. I have to hold everything together and I don’t want to anymore! I’m so scared and sad. It’s not fair.  ... View more