Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
14-12-2025 07:05 PM - edited 14-12-2025 09:53 PM
14-12-2025 07:05 PM - edited 14-12-2025 09:53 PM
@REDLINEZ750 I'm trying to make my own little space. Sometimes I realize there is no personal space on here. I know it's for our good but it kinda sucks at times! Are you okay?
14-12-2025 11:55 PM
14-12-2025 11:55 PM
Hey yea I'm ok, sorry I missed you, have I done anything wrong by you else where?
I hope your sleeping well my friend I will be on early and look for you here?
Missing you my friend @heartathome 🙂
15-12-2025 05:37 AM - edited 15-12-2025 06:34 AM
15-12-2025 05:37 AM - edited 15-12-2025 06:34 AM
No, you've never done anything wrong to me! @REDLINEZ750 Never!
I'm glad you're okay and I miss you too!! 🫶
It's so much easier for you to only have to type something out once on your thread/s!! I'll follow you along in the social thread
I sometimes get a little sad and annoyed that I can't speak to you privately. It's just something I've got to get used to. 😒
I'm wondering if I should put all my poetry on here. Surely, I can have Jesus on my own thread 🤔
I hope you have a good day, my caring friend! Sending love and hugs your way. 💛
15-12-2025 06:49 AM
15-12-2025 06:49 AM
INNER CHILD
I'm hurting so, I feel so sick
Inside my chest feels like a brick
I might pass out, there's too much pain
But if I stay, I'll go insane
I don't want it covered or pushed down inside
I don't want to run, and I don't want to hide
Looking at her is almost too much
The girl within, I hated such
I'm not clear why or how or where
As it overwhelms, I can hardly bear
I can't get up to face the world
I find myself in a foetal curl
I grasp my stomach, it hurts my head
She is alive, I thought she was dead
I didn't feel, I didn't know
I didn't care, but now it grows
The girl inside, I want her out
She's huddled in fear, of me, no doubt
She is in chains, neglected too
I wonder what I'm supposed to do
I see her face, I see her fear
I never knew she was in there
I'll sit a while, just sit with you
She's so afraid of what I'll do
I'm so, so sorry, I didn't know
You were in there, we'll just go slow
What you feel is all okay
It's not strange to feel that way
Those chains removed, I'll lock the door
In case you run, I can't be sure
You cannot trust, It's okay though
I'll sit with you cause I kinda know
Can I hold you soon and stroke your hair
Cry with you because I care
Slowly now, so, so slow
We'll sit and share so we can grow
Now I know it will never be
The same for us, you and me
My inner child found at last
Of each other we are a part!
1995
Art by @REDLINEZ750
15-12-2025 07:23 AM
15-12-2025 07:23 AM
Therapist
Do you laugh behind my back?
I doubt that you care less
How do you look upon my life?
Pathetic, I would guess
Did you ever give a thought
until I walk on through?
Or am I just another one
waiting patiently in queue?
You hide behind your doctor's mask
I know that's it's not you
I wonder what you're really like
Is what I see all true?
I want to trust and believe in you
But I can't believe you care
You keep your distance emotionally
and personally, never share
I am depressed and miserable
I feel unstable too
Are you glad when time is up
I wish I really knew
I'm so angry, I've no control
You won't open up to me
You have the power, I'm vulnerable
I hate the pain, you see
I sit with this every week
and I'm still compelled to come
My need for love is crushing me
I'm here for just a crumb
Does my pain amuse you so?
Is that behind your smile?
I want control that you won't give
I need to feel worthwhile
I have failed in my eyes
and it brings up all the past
Not wanted and unlovable
It's the role I have been cast
I love and hate you passionately
You hold some king of spell
Damn you for your ethics, [named removed by moderator]
But thank you too, as well
I'm feeling now, you wanted that
Though I can't say I'm impressed
I have to trust what you want
Is to see me at my best!
1995
Art by @REDLINEZ750
15-12-2025 07:26 AM
15-12-2025 07:26 AM
Two Years On
Survivors of the apocalyptic flood
None of us are the same
You can call us resilient
Because so much has changed
We've been through the horror
And some out the other side
I can't leave anyone behind
As many dreams have died
It's a new chapter with sadness and joy
Two years further on
Many will never return
Wondering where they belong
Many homes sit still
Destroyed beyond repair
I want them to know that they matter
And that I still care
Some are okay, some are well
While others still cling to hope
Each on their own journey's
Learning on the way to cope
The community is rising
Like a Phoenix from the mud
Their fighting spirit comes through
Because it's in their blood
We continue to move forward
I love a new start
There's a new song that I sing now
A song from my heart
Bravo neighbours
Now much bigger than my street
We'll always have a bond
Not knowing the word defeat
2024
15-12-2025 07:29 AM
15-12-2025 07:29 AM
FRIENDSHIP
Friendship is sharing ideas and thoughts
Not always agreeing but ready to hear
Supportive and loyal through times that are rough
Not always together but forever near
Friendship is caring about the other
Looks to be kind and thoughtful each day
Tries to understand the feelings of another
Continues to love when things aren't their way
A friend is someone you can always trust
Someone who will never lie
Always looking to lift you up
It's something money can't buy
A friend, you look forward to seeing
Sometimes needing time apart
Someone to laugh and cry with
A connection from the heart
A friend you feel comfortable being with
Honest, no front on show
Someone you don't hide your feelings from
Someone you're proud to know
Friendship develops with trust and care
Just like a flower, it grows
What goes in is what comes out
Like planting seeds that we sow
A friend is special, like a precious stone
Despite rough edges each angel we turn
So rare, it must be appreciated
Lord, to be a friend, I want to learn
1995
15-12-2025 10:57 AM
15-12-2025 10:57 AM
I have same feelings about knowing everything said is not private @heartathome I don't have my computer or I'd already be working on a phoenix rising from water within a heart as a platform to present and you are every bit of the friend you hoped to be at 1995 to me 30yrs later
You are so important to my growth and connection I get catastrophic thoughts about something bad happening to you and I would not be able to even know or be able to help you so your not alone there my friend it resonates with me
I have another group now, please have great day, know someone's thinking of you I will be back soon my friend
15-12-2025 12:25 PM
15-12-2025 12:25 PM
Not really, I’ve been out of work for 6 months now and I just can’t seem to get a job even though I have years of experience hence I’m now starting to panic and feeling isolated and alone. Sorry for my moan☺️
15-12-2025 01:35 PM - edited 15-12-2025 02:18 PM
15-12-2025 01:35 PM - edited 15-12-2025 02:18 PM
I guess we know that if anything does happen to us, we're going home and I'll see you there later! 🤗Not that I expect anything to happen to me! It something does happen, it won't be due to my mental health, that's for sure! I'm having a lung test next year when I'm 65 but I'm more concerned about the 750 when you are hitting the line!
God has changed my heart! @REDLINEZ750 .
Don't forget to share yourself with the rest of your family. They love you too!
I don't want you to feel pressured in any way to talk to me every day. That's too much pressure on you! Other people on the social thread are very kind to me but you're my SANE bestie! I won't interfere in a conversation that I'm not tagged in to give you space and other opportunities to connect with others. I think that's all I'm concerned about at the moment! 🤗 I don't want you to miss out on other connections!
Are you thinking I'm being stupid? I don't want to be insecure or needy! I can be both which is not fair on you so, please think about it. If you disagree, I'm happy with that but I want you to think about what I'm saying. I think it's important. Please don't tell me off... I'm scared about posting this but, f*** it, here goes! 💛
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
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We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.

Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.