Recent content by Joy Straw

DHLM I think your response is what we need to hear.👂 good listeners are important in helping break through the “doldrums”. Also “talking sense to yourself” is another way to have someone listen when no one is around. Telling ourselves that there is “light at the end of the tunnel” and knowing...

Hi Jean sorry I went away for Easter. My supervisor many years ago told me that something was only a problem when it began to affect your health or your lifestyle. Your OCD appears to be affecting your life in multiple ways. I strongly recommend that you seek professional support and exploring...

Dear Maria I’m so sorry you had to go through this watching anyone you love go through pain is awful. This is the beginning of change and hopefully the government will begin to see that people are not rushing to die for the “fun” of it but because of genuine pain and suffering. That pain and...

I’m so sorry Ian for your pain watching your mother pass away . VAD has been incredibly slow bringing in just this, so far but there are groups still working behind the scenes to bring about earlier assistance. I watched my husband slowly die from cancer and not being able to stop the pain was...

I’m very moved by the beautiful responses and heartfelt stories in response to the VAD article. The article was meant to offer an alternative for those that do not wish to continue when faced with a painful and terminal illness.. it is also a very relevant current news article. My heart goes out...

Never too old. Love that you’ve found each other and I wish you a wonderful future of togetherness 💖💖💖💖💖🙏🏻

Dear DLHM so beautifully expressed 🥰 this forum is a special place where people can offer support and let others know there is a place beyond the depression or at least a way through it. It is wonderful that you are able to share your inspiration It is great that you have someone you can share...

Dear Ezzy I guess we’re awake at the Same time. Firstly when you are typing there’s a little microphone on the left of the space bar. Hit the button and welcome to the typed spoken word. NO fingers required. I love black dogs but not the type you’re talking about.. the depression your...

The thing I love about writing these articles is the way people respond to each other. This is an amazing place where people reach out with love and caring and offerings of support . Thank you to those who reach out . 💖🙏🏻

I’m so sorry it is a struggle for Aged Care it is very under resourced and I guess it is only when we petition and have our voices heard that we can make change. Please don’t give up and maybe try your local council to see if they have any help available. As Wendell says above, “don’t give up”. 🙏🏻💖

Dear Jest I checked with the local area and their waitlist for assessment is 3months it’s supposed to be 8 weeks but there’s been a significant increase in applications or so I was told

Maggie don’t give up You need help and there is help available. You need to advocate for yourself and if you are confident find a friend or go back to your GP Good luck.

Dear Mousey it sounds as if you are in need of some ongoing counselling . You certainly have experienced some significant grief in a short period and it’s compounded before you have time to come to terms with each experience. I strongly recommend that you visit your GP and get a referral for a...

Dear Jest my articles are suggestions for dealing with aggression.you use what is best for you 😁 I’d only say that isolating yourself can be lonely. However as MariaG says it can be beneficial to sit with your own thoughts …. For a while 💖

I’m so sorry you are suffering that much pain but I’m excited to see you moving on and turning a page to view your pain in a different light very difficult to do but worth it in the long term. I’m so happy that the article has been helpful and thank you for sharing you positive attitude and...