Hey @Babycat ,  Thank you for responding so soon! I’d like to jump in here and acknowledging the efforts you have made not only to support your children but also supporting yourself during this time. It highlights your resilience and your determination which is absolutely incredible!  It sounds like you are going through a lot with your two eldest children, which I can hear is quite stressful for you understandably. This would be challenging to navigate, so I am relieved to know that the school is supporting you and your 16-year-old, and that you are supported by a counsellor. In case you are interested in additional support, @Astra-RO included a link to ReachOut’s Parent Coaching sessions. These are 1:1 support sessions that are free for parents and carers of young people aged 12 to 18. I hope the resources suggested by @Astra-RO are helpful for you and hope that you feel supported around this within the community!      ... View more

Hi @TheHauntedRaven, Thank you for your courage in sharing what has been happening for your family. I have read both your posts and I can see that things are overwhelming for you and your family right now. My deepest condolences for the loss of your mum. It's understandable that you would be worried and scared for your daughter given your own firsthand experience in seeing the impact Bipolar Disorder had on your mum and close relatives. Additionally, it sounds crushing to see your daughter run away for the third time and receive sudden conflicting messages from her. I can see that you're doing your best to provide your daughters with professional support and I am really glad to hear that your daughter will be seeing a psychiatrist. I understand however, that a 3-week wait for the psychiatrist can make everything more daunting. I'm wondering if you've contacted your family GP about your concerns? Unfortunately, our community is unable to provide medical advice as per our Community Guidelines. Being reminded of such a distressing memory of your mum through your daughter's messages can also be re-traumatizing and shocking. Do you have any supports for yourself at the moment?  If you need more direct support for yourself, Parentline can provide free support over the phone from trained counsellors. We also have a free Parent Coaching service for parents and carers who are supporting their teenagers through a difficult time. I look forward to your reply and wish you and your family the best moving forward. ... View more