It is always positive to hear how Youthline have supported our clients. Below are words of how one of the parents have benefitted from their sessions with their counsellor:
‘I’m a 45 year old parent of 2 girls, separated, with mental health issues, denied through fear of weakness
A friend directed me to YouthLine. I didn’t know parents had access to their service . I completed an online form. Days later, I was offered sessions with an experienced counsellor
My counsellor helped me ask questions of myself. I was open and began to identify actions I’d taken and why. Some days I’d cry, others laugh. Each session I spilled thoughts, emotions, insight in to who I am. I’d take these thoughts away and be honest with myself
I needlessly blame myself for everything. My counsellor and YouthLine have helped me accept my mental state and appreciate me for whom I am
I’m not broken, it’s not about being fixed, It’s recognise that I am human, I have self worth, I can ask for help, I can make mistakes. I can forgive others, I can forgive myself too
I’m a role model for my children. Asking for help is a sign of strength, courage, and self worth that’s important to install in our children. I can do this only by accepting these flaws in myself and continuing to seek help.’