Thanks for the tag @Shaz51 

I found the forums late in 2016 I think it was when my wife (aka my darling) was in the midst of a breakdown and at the time in a private mental health ward. I came across the forum by accident when researching ECT.. joined up to put my 2ç rant in on a discussion around support people.being validated and valued as part of the solution rather than being treated like part of the problem. Just thinking about that season now makes me feel upset and angry 😡 

Among the first to reach out to me and make me feel welcome were @Shaz51,

@Faith-and-Hope  and former members darcy and soul.

Not sure how I would have navigated this season without the ability to talk to people who understand. Plenty of people around me who genuinely care but few who actually understand what it is to support someone you care about who has.no desire to continue with life. 

Dropped off for a couple of years due to lack of.time or energy to engage when I thought it would be a good idea to.return to full time work. Became the primary support person for Father in law, (who we lost in June) and generally life piling it on. (I have said this many times but well aware I am not alone in this). 

Anything else I can add to that is starting to sound like a whinge. Not in a good space atm. But wanted to say that this space will always hold memories of the connection and friendships formed here out of the trials .