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Being a young carer and feeling overwhelmed
Hi, I’m a carer for my mum, sister, and brother. It can be really stressful sometimes, especially because my little sister is waiting to be diagnosed with autism and ADHD, which makes things even harder. Caring for her and my mum, who became disabled after suffering a stroke, can feel overwhelming. On top of that, my…
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Young Carers Action Day
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…
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Feeling triggered and overwhelmed by my kind team leader
hi, this is my first time posting here. I wanted to get some advice on feeling triggered, frustrated and angry with my boss (team leader) at work. Im interning at a charity right now, and the people there are all very kind. Im working as a intern part time, creating events for charity goers, and it takes a lot of prepping…
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Cancer
So my mum has cancer, she’s had for around 6-7 years now so it’s nothing new. She’s also lost all the nerve endings in her legs and feet, meaning she can’t walk long distances etc… It was my birthday 3 days ago and we went out, which was ok, however i didn’t get a cake or anyone singing happy birthday to me. This made me…
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Useful videos for young carers
Hello! I'm a member of Team Charis, a group of young professionals in financial services. We’ve been working on a project in collaboration with the charity Carers First to produce a series of videos that provide guidance on a variety of topics for young carers in the UK, but focusing particularly on money and finances.…
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Hey guys!
Hey guys, I'm summer, I am studying law and criminal justice what do you guys like? i enjoy spending time with my partner, i draw i love the Lion king and i enjoy watching spongbob! I ran the Marathon and i am a fitness instructor i enjoy fitness, i am also a working paramedic which is fun :) Always here hope i make new…
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Young carers
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…
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Bad day today
So today I have had a bad day and am not doing good with my mental health keep crying due to my depression as my depression is very new it’s hard to come to terms with. also I am caring for my mum who has breathing problems and is getting worse I am a young carer so any other young carers that can offer tips would be…
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Young carers Covid-19
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
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New carer
So what I wanted to talk about was I’m looking after a friend who is in a wheelchair And she has eating tubes and drinking tubes only just started caring for her tonight I’m crying so bad
