Hey @Hope_4  It is great to hear that you will be booking in a coaching session this week! I know you mentioned that you were researching around ADHD, and I thought I would share a post we have here around ADHD as well as a collection of resources we have here. I thought you might find these helpful to have a read through. We also have a youth community here which your daughter may be interested in joining. We have some spaces specifically for our neurodivergent community. We also have some resources around ADHD for young people here. Take care and all the best with the coaching service. ... View more

My lovely, healthy children. My well-being. The ability to go my own way. ... View more

Hi @Gordi and welcome to the ReachOut forums. I'm so sorry to hear about the challenges your son is having with not wanting to go to school. There are some helpful threads on our forums and information on our website  about school refusal that might be worth looking at if you're interested. I notice you mentioned that your relationship with your son's dad was violent and toxic - that sounds really traumatic and it must have been a lot for you both to manage. Can I ask if you or your son have any support with that? If not, do you think he'd be interested in talking to a service like kids helpline or maybe seeing a GP for a referral to a counsellor or psychologist?   Re: mentoring programs, they can be a great option. This is the link for big brothers big sisters - if you think it would be helpful, it might be worth getting in touch with them to have a chat about what they offer. I'm so glad you came to the forums for support - we're here any time you need to talk. Please feel free to start your own thread if you'd like to. ... View more

Só sorry to hear that Stay positive and pray for her just to be safe Have faith I’m sure she will return Be strong With time she might regreat and apologise to you . 😇💕 ... View more

Hi @WhaeaM, thanks for sharing. Don't stress about being away, we know you are all so busy! It sounds like you have set boundaries with your daughter that she agrees to which is important. I think letting her have her say on what is fair is really beneficial for the both of you. It can be hard to step back and relax at times but good on you! Keep us updated. ... View more

it sounds like having a teen group to speak to has been a great support for your daughter! Hi @WhaeaM- From our experience at ReachOut with our youth forums, young people are often more likely to turn to peers but may need to know it is safe to talk. Our youth forums are similar to this forum in that they are anonymous which can give young people a sense of security. It can be about trying different groups until you find the right group that works for your daughter. It can help to go with an organisation that has a strong history of group based support- they often know how to facilitate groups in a safe and supportive way. I used to run group based programs in the community for youth mental health and they have been a really great way to hold space for young people to learn from each other and feel validated in their experiences. I really hope you can find a group your daughter is comfortable in if you are in Australia we can point you in the direction of some programs in your state too ... View more

Fantastic idea @WhaeaM - is this something you do with your teen?  ... View more