Hi Everyone

I am 55 years of age and live in Perth. Mum to 2 adult children. My daughter who is 29 has had depression for about 10 years. I have had a fair share of tragedies throughout my life, including the loss of a child, my Dad, a best friend to suicide, another best friend from a heart attack - at only 43, a marriage breakdown and my son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a baby - he is now 21 - so that has presented daily challenges. I possess a high level of empathy and resilience which combined with a calm nature, has not only got me through those difficult times but enables me to help others facing their own challenges. I hope I can do that here.