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Post by Trilly on Sept 19, 2011 10:38:13 GMT 10
Great big  Dawnie. Thank you for sharing too. So sad about your son's friend and I'm glad you're a rhino!  Hugs for you too, Nicki.  |
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Post by Glawz on Sept 19, 2011 16:11:14 GMT 10
Oh Dawnie and Womby... so glad you are still here on DLO to talk about it. It just goes to show what a wonderful forum this is, firstly for the comeraderie and secondly that each and every individual here has their own story to share, and have so generously done that in this thread. I so hope that sharing your innermost 'secrets' has been therapeutic.
I think the major problem is that it is sometimes difficult to know if a person is suffering because at least in my DD's case, she covered it up well - fortunately her fiance (now husband) was a tower of strength and handled much before they even confided in the rest of the family and I believe that once the cat was out of the bag it made it easier for her.
I've had dark times, but not to the same extent - I was diagnosed as being 'mildly' depressed a few years ago. I won't say more as its not quite the same as some of you have been through, but just want to let you know I've been part way there.
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Post by Smiley on Sept 19, 2011 22:14:22 GMT 10
Big hugs. It's so common for people to keep stuff in. I hope that anyone and everyone who needs help or even just a kind word can find the strength to ask for it. And I hope that those who are close to them can be smart enough to say RUOK even if it doesn't seem like it's needed.
A wonderful initiative that will make a difference I believe.
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Post by dmac on Sept 20, 2011 4:32:12 GMT 10
Thanks lovelies and big hugs to you all. We still miss Brett, all he wanted was his mum to love him  The degree doesn't matter Glawz, it's the path you were on |
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Post by plugger on Sept 23, 2011 22:08:31 GMT 10
I have been struggling to get our computer going for days! But all I can say is I am really glad you all have got on here and talked about it! Its important! And I am sending a big and hug to you all! I have read back and had a few tears at the posts! Yes Womby distraction does work and help too! And I am sO glad it is all talked about now! The incidence of suicide has increased up here in 1 month! We need to all stop and talk, RUOK is a day for me to check on anyone any day! But yes I am ok! I hope everyone else is! Oh Womby, Dawn and everyone else you made me cry! Now listen ODT, I know you are the biggest softie out...... I know! And I just do know! |
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Post by thebraff (Braffy) on Sept 29, 2011 2:02:11 GMT 10
There is a marvellous show on the ABC called Australian Story that has been going for several years. Each week they profile someone and do their story. On the 12th September they profiled Gavin Larkin who founded R U OK Day 3 years ago. Hopefully this link will work www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/826942 |
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Post by plugger on Sept 29, 2011 22:13:31 GMT 10
:-*Thankyou braffy, i wiil have a look! This might be a great help and support to me at the moment in helping my girlfriend through this rotten time! Can always rely on you Braffy, to come through always with some advice or help. And again sending you a big |
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