Hi Clare. I was very moved reading this today. The way in which you have openly and honestly drawn from your own experiences is both a testament to your character and a recognition of this very important subject. These issues are still very real today which shows that all of us, as a society, still have a lot more work to do. Open messages, like that which you have shared today, contribute immensely to that work. Thank you for your vulnerability .. and do save me the olives :)
This is a very moving and resonant story, and thank you for sharing. This means a lot to me personally as I see my teenage daughters going through similar experiences now. Also I'm a volunteer lived experience educator for Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT). MIEACT does a lot with young people, and so I thought I'd mention it as perhaps it might be something for you to consider either now or in the future? Your story and storytelling skills are wonderful.
This was a moving read. I feel so much richer for having you in my life, thank you for sharing.
<3 <3 Thank you Brent :)
Well done, Clare.
That was a great read and not only brave, but you also have a way to objectively look at what is quite emotional.
I’m better for reading this and R4R is better for having you as part of our community!
Thank you so much for your kind supportive words :) <3
Wow Clare. This is incredible and will no doubt help everyone one who reads it!
Thank you Ben! It has already had a bigger impact than I thought it would, my heart is feeling so full for having shared.
Hi Clare. I was very moved reading this today. The way in which you have openly and honestly drawn from your own experiences is both a testament to your character and a recognition of this very important subject. These issues are still very real today which shows that all of us, as a society, still have a lot more work to do. Open messages, like that which you have shared today, contribute immensely to that work. Thank you for your vulnerability .. and do save me the olives :)
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This is a very moving and resonant story, and thank you for sharing. This means a lot to me personally as I see my teenage daughters going through similar experiences now. Also I'm a volunteer lived experience educator for Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT). MIEACT does a lot with young people, and so I thought I'd mention it as perhaps it might be something for you to consider either now or in the future? Your story and storytelling skills are wonderful.
Hi Catriona, thank you so much for your comment. Words cannot express how much it means it me, my eyes welled up as I read it <3.
I often think back to school and wonder why girls are so mean to each other. From memory it started in grade 3 or 4!
I will have a look into MIEACT for sure and thank you for donating your time to mental illness education.
All best wishes with uni semester one! And well done for getting here :)