Hey again everyone! As I
mentioned last week we're currently running a project to raise awareness of young carers and so as a young carer myself I'm writing up some discussion threads for you all to get involved with. It's been really great hearing from you all about how you first became carers and in this thread we're interested in hearing how being a carer has changed you, or changed someone you know about. This one might be a bit easier to talk about for those who aren't young carers themselves but know someone who is one.
As I mentioned last week I was pretty old when I first became a carer, and I've been one for several years now, so it's not all that easy for me to tell what becoming a carer has changed about me. I've definitely become a lot more patient, and more prone to doing little things for people without being asked. My mum doesn't like having to always ask me for help so it makes her feel a little better when I offer to do things instead or just do what I know needs doing. Things can be difficult though and I'd say one of the worse changes I've gone through is I easily forget things when I have to do a lot of stuff all at once.
So how has being a carer had an impact on you or someone you know?
It's a pretty big question so if you can't think of anything major feel free to just say something little, like if you've learned how to make the perfect cup of tea! 😋 We're really interested in hearing your stories and raising awareness of what carers go through so feel free to share.
