Discussion forum for parents in Australia
05-30-2018 11:56 PM
Big welcome to our newest members @Simunye @ghostdogs @Falling2pieces and @plascosius We are so glad you have joined the Reach Out Forums, where you will find many supportive and caring parents
We love to get to know our new members, and welcome you to let us know a little about yourself. (Remember to remain anonymous!). Some suggestions to get you started...
Look forward to hearing from you soon
06-05-2018 11:21 AM
I have 2 kids 18 and 15
My kids are truly amazing humans and surprise me everyday
I spoke to the school and they told me about ReachOut
Just keep talking
I get to spend more time with my kids
06-06-2018 04:21 AM - last edited on 06-11-2018 10:02 PM by taokat
Hi I'm Lyn to a daughter who is 16 who suffers from anxiety and depression. It is destroying me inside, I don't always get it right and would appreciate hearing other people's ideas as to the right thing to say and do!
06-06-2018 03:19 PM
Hi @Wonderous - a massive welcome to you to our forums!!
So glad that you did find us, and i really hope it's a place where you can get support.
06-06-2018 03:21 PM
Hi @Alfiepup_17- welcome to the forum, really glad that you found us.
Thank you for sharing about your daughter and what she is going through. You'll find that a lot of parents on here are going through similar things with their kid - it's really challenging for everyone. But I hope you find talking to others here helpful.
I recommend that you go and start new thread over here , so that people can hear a bit about what's going on and offer their support. Looking forward to hearing more from you
06-06-2018 08:01 PM
A big welcome to ReachOut's newest members @watermelonsugar @Roxygirl and @Mummamags
It's awesome to have you here! Please feel free to start a new topic and our community will be happy to support you in whatever the issue that has brought you here.
You are also welcome to introduce yourself - to get started you could answer the following questions? (Remember to remain anonymous!)
Look forward to seeing you on the forums
06-06-2018 08:13 PM
Hi @Alfiepup_17- Welcome to Reach Out and thank you for sharing your story. It is heartbreaking watching your kids suffering. Are you receiving any support for your daughter or yourself?
06-09-2018 11:22 AM
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06-09-2018 12:23 PM
Hi @Falling2pieces, thank you so much for posting and I am so sorry about how painful this experience is for you. So much love and care for both your Daughter and Grandchild shines through that post, if only your Daughter could understand your consequential thinking. But she is very young and those sorts of notions are most likely very minor to her. I am glad you do treat yourself, but perhaps you require further support around this. Would you consider your own therapist who could help you strategise around this situation? There's also Parentline, they can be really good on the go. And of course we are always here to listen and support. How often do you and your Daughter get to speak one on one?
I have pasted below all of the ParentLine contacts for each state in Aus
Parentline Queensland and the Northern Territory
1300 30 1300 (cost of a local call)
8am to 10pm, seven days a week
13 22 89 (cost of a local call)
Open 8am to midnight 7 days a week
Parent Helpline South Australia
1300 364 100 (cost of a local call)
24 hours a day, seven days a week
1300 1300 52 (cost of a local call)
9am to 9pm Monday - Friday
4pm to 9pm Saturday and Sunday
Parenting Line Western Australia
(08) 6279 1200 or 1800 654 432 (free for STD callers)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
(02) 6287 3833 (cost of a local call)
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
1300 808 178 (cost of a local call)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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