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21 May 2015 05:41 PM
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25 May 2015 04:25 PM
25 May 2015 04:25 PM
Hello everyone,
I'm EmJay and I have worked for SANE Australia for 3 years and am now joining the moderating team! I have a background in mental health and associated studies. I am very excited to be joining the forum team and to be involved in such a great space.
A little bit about me… I am very passionate about animal welfare and love all animals. I live with dogs, rabbits and occasionally some foster cat/kittens. I enjoy watching t.v. shows at night and love early morning walks with the dogs.
I very much look forward to reading your stories and experience.
25 May 2015 11:06 PM
25 May 2015 11:06 PM
25 May 2015 11:11 PM
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26 May 2015 09:28 AM
26 May 2015 09:28 AM
Hi @PeppiPatty,
What an excellent question!
I have definately improved my multi-tasking skills.
The best part of my job has been getting to know people from this community. I'm inspired by people who don't let mental illness define them, I see incredible resilience and such support of each other, that you don't often see.
I try and take those attitubutes and practice them in the offline world 🙂
Thank you for this thought provoking question @PeppiPatty , I feel like I really needed it this morning.
28 May 2015 12:46 PM
28 May 2015 12:46 PM
Hello everyone,
I'm Suzanne and I'm joining the mod team from SANE. Like my colleagues before me, I'm really excited to be taking part in this Forum. When you first step in it seems like a very welcoming, helpful and respectful space. I hope that I can play a part in helping to maintain the friendly and supportive vibe.
I've been working in mental health for quite a few years now but I'd love to be able to hang out in the Forums as a 'person' as well as a 'professional'. Hopefully that makes sense. The 'person' bit of me still has challenges, bad days and periods of being overwhelmed and uncertain. And the 'professional' bit of me tends to be better at helping others than myself. You may well be the same 🙂
When I'm not at work I tend to hang out with family and friends. There's generally food involved I'm not really a hang-gliding, surfing, action-adventure kind of a girl. I'm more about comfy chairs, good conversation and a few laughs. Any day that includes those things is a good day for me.
I'm looking forward to connecting with you in one of the threads.
28 May 2015 03:37 PM
28 May 2015 03:37 PM
Hello everyone,
I'm also joining the moderation team from SANE, so will mostly be on here during the day.
I've been reading through lots of posts and am very excited to be joining such a friendly, supportive community.
A bit about me... I like cooking, gardening, music and travel. I'm also an animal lover, like all the other moderators it seems!
I look forward to being part of the Forums.
Acacia
28 May 2015 11:36 PM - edited 29 May 2015 12:30 AM
28 May 2015 11:36 PM - edited 29 May 2015 12:30 AM
11 Jun 2015 04:23 PM
11 Jun 2015 04:23 PM
Hi everyone!
I'm Shimmer and I am really excited to be joining the SANE Forums moderation team!!
A bit about me: I love spending time with friends and family. I'm passionate about learning, especially about how to help others experiencing mental health issues. Beach trips down the coast with good friends are my favourite kind of holiday. I enjoy playing sport and reading in my courtyard with my cat in the sunshine.
I believe it is so valuable to have the opportunity to share experiences, support and strategies with others living with mental health issues, either themselves or supporting a loved one. Everyone has such diverse experiences yet it is clear already on the Forums that there are many common threads between us and we can learn so much from each other.
I look forward to connecting with you all!
Shimmer 🙂
13 Nov 2016 12:25 PM
13 Nov 2016 12:25 PM
Hi Everyone!
My introduction of myself is bit delayed (by approx a year - sorry!) but I thought better late than never!
About me: soooooo I chose the name Fancy Pants as one of my favorite feel good movies is School of Rock and i love design/fashion and rock music so my friend started calling me this after one of the charators and it just stuck. I also love dogs (albeit almost all animals really), reading and I take pride in DIY stuff around my house. Lastly I love hearing about peoples stories, cultures and experiences with MH especially what has helped and hindered because I think that the most important information comes from consumers
Thank you for reading and see you soon!
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