Show notes
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:The Aftermath: The out-of-body feeling of the days following a crisis and the pressure to show life goes on.Kintsugi Healing: How the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold became a metaphor for Sarah’s life and her work with Kintsugi Heroes.The Forgotten Siblings: Practical ways to support brothers and sisters who are often overlooked during a mental health emergency.Writing as Medicine: Using journaling to stop the blur and process grief, shame, and disbelief.Living Grief: Understanding the loss of a baby in-utero and how we carry different types of grief.Exclusive Scoop: Sarah reveals details about her second book and her 100 Conversations project.Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:24 – Sarah’s story 02:30 – Navigating a child’s mental health crisis as a parent05:26 – Kintsugi and embracing the perfectly imperfect08:54 – Reframing shame and sharing stories 10:37 – The forgotten family members in a mental health crisis17:46 – Navigating the mental health system20:00 – The advocacy gap for neurokin22:10 – The impact of neurodiversity in a mental health journey 27:31 – The role of schools32:38 – Dismantling traditional thinking36:21 – 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 brains45:48 – 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 SupportEmergency Services: Call 000 if life or safety is at riskSuicideLine Victoria: Call 1300 651 251 (24/7 free professional phone and online counselling for Victorians)Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 (24/7 national crisis support and suicide prevention).Suicide Call Back Service: Call 1300 659 467 (24/7 free national phone and online counselling) Specialised Support Lines13 YARN: Call 13 92 76 (24/7 national crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)Beyond Blue: Call 1300 224 636 (24/7 general mental health and support).QLife / Switchboard Victoria: Call 1800 184 527 (Peer support and referral for LGBTIQA+)Kids Helpline: Call 1800 55 1800 (24/7 support for ages 5 to 25) Bereavement and Postvention SupportSupport After Suicide: Visit Support After Suicide or call 1800 943 415 for grief support and specialised resourcesStandBy Support After Suicide: Visit StandBy Support After Suicide for local community postvention assistance 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 Get in touch: [email protected] or find us on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
