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I am a mother of a young person whom for the past two years has battled mental health as a result of bullying both in school and online. I am a trained mental health first aider who works in the community sector. I have years of experience working with young people with issues ranging from, learning difficulties, homelessness, family breakdown, family violence and more. But when it came to my own child’s struggle, I was and felt helpless.This blog is dedicated to her.

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Mar 202 min read

Tired

I find some days really challenging being the mother of a child whom is battling mental health. It takes an incredible toll. Whilst...

Nov 6, 20233 min read

Violence

On the 28th of June this year our daughter was physically assaulted. Set up by her so called friends, lured into the street where a car...

Oct 31, 20232 min read

Opinions

One of the most challenging parts I have discovered through our journey is the opinions of others. This included friends and family...

Aug 6, 20232 min read

Darkness

I had always been comfortable in my younger years in darkness. I was never afraid of the dark even as a child. I strangely embraced the...

Aug 2, 20233 min read

Fear

Around 18 months ago I had noticed my daughter was wearing long sleeves in the warmer weather. A child who loved summer, a child who...

Aug 2, 20232 min read

Ghosts

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For a long time, we as a family did not share what we were going through. Immediate family were aware, as-well as my manager and a few...

Aug 2, 20233 min read

Realisation

As time passed, I took a heavier approach at monitoring my daughter’s social media accounts. Later learning my daughter was more...

Aug 2, 20232 min read

Acceptance

One of the most difficult parts of this journey for myself as a parent has been acceptance. Acceptance that my child is now experiencing...

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