In this special in-person episode recorded in Melbourne’s CBD, Jayne sits down with author Sarah Rosse to discuss her debut memoir, So, Who Are You Anyway?
Sarah shares the raw, keep getting up reality of supporting her son through a mental health crisis and suicide attempt at age 16. This is a conversation about the surreal days that follow a crisis, the family members often forgotten in the chaos, and finding gold in the cracks of our lives.
Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and a suicide attempt. It also includes a brief mention of the loss of a baby. Please take care while listening and skip this one if these topics aren't right for you today.
This podcast is for entertainment and community purposes only. We are not a medical or therapy podcast - please don't take anything said here as medical or therapeutic advice.
Correction: During the conversation, Sarah refers to the loss of her baby as happening in 2021. This was a verbal slip - the loss actually occurred in 2012.
In this episode, we cover:
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:24 – Sarah’s story
02:30 – Navigating a child’s mental health crisis as a parent
05:26 – Kintsugi and embracing the perfectly imperfect
08:54 – Reframing shame and sharing stories
10:37 – The forgotten family members in a mental health crisis
17:46 – Navigating the mental health system
20:00 – The advocacy gap for neurokin
22:10 – The impact of neurodiversity in a mental health journey
27:31 – The role of schools
32:38 – Dismantling traditional thinking
36:21 – Grief and its complexities
41:43 – Answering the question, So, who are you anyway?
42:39 – Advice for parents facing their child’s mental health crisis
44:11 – Journalling for neurodivergent brains
45:48 – An exclusive scoop just for our besties…
47:28 – Getting in touch
If you or someone you know is navigating similar challenges, remember that you are not alone.
If this episode has brought up anything for you, please reach out to any of the resources below.
Emergency & Immediate Crisis Support
Specialised Support Lines
Bereavement and Postvention Support
Kintsugi Heroes: https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/
Sarah’s Website: https://www.intentionalwritingforwellness.com/
Sarah’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_rosse_author/
Sarah’s Book: https://books.google.com.au/books/about/So_Who_Are_You_Anyway.html?id=4iAN0gEACAAJ&redir_esc=y
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