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13-01-2026 04:43 PM
13-01-2026 04:43 PM
Afternoon lovely @Snowie I am sorry that I never got back to you last week, things got a little busy in the background!! Sounds like the fires have passed you by?
And sorry to hear about that experience with your mum, sounds so incredibly intense, lots of complex overlapping emotions... My dad has started to develop mild dementia now due to his Parkinsons and it is incredibly bizarre to experience... There's a lot of grief, even though he's still around. Makes it hard to talk about too, you know?
How's your day been today anyway?
Hey @GezzaP @Eve7 @Bow @Shaz51 lovely to see you all too 😊
Sorry about your back @GezzaP hope it eases up soon 🤞
Hugs for you @Eve7 I second Snowie in saying we're all here for you 💜
13-01-2026 04:50 PM
13-01-2026 05:00 PM
13-01-2026 05:00 PM
Hi @Jynx
Still got fires around us but out of the danger zone for now. I get alerts on my phone so keeping up to date incase anything changes. At least the smoke smell has gone.
I'm sorry about your dad. It is hard to watch from the outside, knowing there is little you can do. I agree that the grieving process has already started.
It is hard to talk about. I find it easier to talk to someone who has gone through it already with a loved one.
Had hair dressers this morning, just to cover the greys. Probably a good thing, got me out of bed.
Been on couch the rest of the day.
Ohhh @Shaz51 thats not good about the power. No power = no air con.
I hope it isn't too hot inside.
13-01-2026 05:10 PM
13-01-2026 05:10 PM
33 degrees here and very high humidity @Snowie
Very hot , got my water
13-01-2026 05:21 PM
13-01-2026 05:21 PM
oh dear @Shaz51
I hope the power is not off for long. Houses are very good at heating up quickly.
How is Mr Shaz with the heat?
13-01-2026 05:41 PM
13-01-2026 05:41 PM
13-01-2026 05:44 PM
13-01-2026 05:44 PM
Thats good news @Shaz51 you can put the aircon/fan back on
Hopefully it doesn't go out again.
13-01-2026 05:49 PM
13-01-2026 05:49 PM
Fingers crossed 🤞 here @Snowie
How are you today my sister 💗
13-01-2026 06:18 PM
13-01-2026 06:18 PM
Oh know @Shaz51 . Hope you are surviving heat.
13-01-2026 06:18 PM
13-01-2026 06:18 PM
I'm ok @Shaz51
Went to hairdressers this morning. Spent afternoon on couch. Journalled for a bit. Things I can't say on here.
Have to go be fitted for a heart monitor tomorrow. Have to wear it for 24 hours. Having issues with high heart rate. Dr thinks it's just the meds I'm on, but checking just in case.
How are you? Is the cyclone still near you?
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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.