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on 8 May 2010 (#27504955)
Support For Those With Mentally Ill Parents
Support for people who have mentally ill parents, in any sense of the term.
Mental illness is sometimes a darkness that seems almost unbeatable, and those of you who suffer, like I do, know that. And though some of us are born this way, many of us have developed our illnesses in reaction to what our childhood's were like. Some of us were raised by people who suffer from mental illness, and it has effected our lives, particularly, our mental health. Anyone can suffer from a mental illness, and anyone can be affected-- no one's suffering is more great. However, when a parent suffers, the child suffers, some would argue that the suffering is even worse.
I've created this place so people can have somewhere to go. Somewhere to talk about things that have happened to them, and possibly share or come to terms with them for the first time. I want this to be a place where people can relate on levels they never knew they could before. Mental illness is serious, and it effects us all. It is a vicious cycle. But it can be broken, and it can be healed.
Though I created this community primarily for people with parents who suffer from mental illness, it is not defined strictly by these terms. If you were raised by another family member who suffers and need support, this is the place. Even if you were very close with your grandparents who suffer, but not necessarily raised, this is the place. For now, if you feel that you can gain something from this community, need support, or have something to offer-- please join. All are welcome.
If you are unsure whether or not to join, please look to the interests. I have listed quite a few things that are considered mental illness (or relate to it, ie: addiction) in the interests, and if you want to contact me with questions, or to add others I haven't mentioned, feel free to do so.
With that aside, until we reach 100 members, the community currently has open membership, and limited rules:
1) Disrespect will not be tolerated. If I, or anyone else, feel that something you've posted is harmful, irrelevant, or offensive, I will let you know and depending on the severity, you will be removed from the community.
2) All pictures must go underneath a cut.
3) Staying on topic is important. The rule for this is not too strict, at least not yet. If there are problems in the future with staying on topic, this may change.
4) Your parent/caretaker/etc. does ***NOT*** have to be diagnosed in order for you to join. Like I said, if you feel you have something to offer, or could gain, feel free to join. But please don't join if your mother is going through menopause and you all fight often, that is not a mental illness.
5) All posters are moderated, and triggering content must go under a cut. I will leave it up to you to decide what may be triggering, and when I receive the post, if it is just absolutely too much, I will reject it and ask that you put it behind a cut.
This is a survey you may fill out for your first post if you wish, so we can all get to know each other. It isn't too special, though, I apologize. :p
Though the topics in this community can be dark, this is a safe place for support. I,
lovediscomfort, your mod, will offer the most support I can. I expect those who join to do the same.
Stay strong. <3
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