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I learned not so long ago that when I tried to run away from my foster home when I was six, the gate I was trying to leave through had never been locked. Whenever I remember that incident, it makes it even scarier knowing I could've easily gone missing. Hoping I'm not the only one who's had experiences with irresponsible…
Ive moved placements and I just wanna go back to hospital, it hurts so much i dont now these people I dont know where I am and one thing I hate abt my self is I get attached way to quickly, I just wanna go back sooooo much the hospital was and is still my home. Even when I left it to go to the interview with the police I…
I was at skl today, I was in science and i had to write on my board I cant breath, my teacher saw it and I took a breather outside my classroom and all that was going through my head is about the worst panic attack I had, when i fainted and every time I thought about that and tried to block It out I start to panic more. I…
Happy Young Carers Action Day! This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges that young and young adult carers face and the support they need. A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps to look after a family member with a chronic illness, mental health condition, disability, or substance…
My lovely boyfriend has Borderline Personality Disorder and it is coming up to 2 1/2 years of us being together. Now, there are over 200 different ways you can fit the criteria to be diagnosed so please take this as one person's experience and not as the definition of BPD has a whole. If it helps you great and if it…
Hi guys, I wanted to make this discussion for young carers or just anyone who has experienced living with a disabled family member. My mum is disabled herself and it was a struggle for me growing up, having to deal with the changes in dynamics and our worsened financial situation. I want everyone to know they can come to…
hey everyone, Just thought some of you would find this useful especially to our young carers and young adults carers. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/young-carers-and-young-adult-carers-providing-care-during-coronavirus
Sorry if this has already been done, but I thought I’d show you how I make masks. I’ve been making loads of them for local small businesses- they aren’t as protective as official ones but better than nothing and easy to make. 1) cut 2 rectangles and sew them front to front along one long side (so the pattern is on the…
Hey everyone, You may have noticed a few discussion threads popping up talking about Young Carers and that’s because The Mix has teamed up with Carers UK to raise awareness of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers. From the ages of 14-20, I was a Young Carer for my dad who had Alzheimer’s. Over this period of time, I also…
Hey everyone :) I've recently become involved in The Mix's Young Carers Awareness project - we are working with Carers UK to raise awareness of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers through the discussion boards and you may have already seen some posts covering other topics around this subject. A young carer (under 18 years…
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