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1. You're not the only one! |
Sometimes we
get frustrated, angry or disappointed
because we think that our families are
different to everyone else's, that we're the
only one's doing the things we do. But
caring is something that more than one in
ten young people do - you really are not
alone! Find some other young people who
care, or read the stories of others who've
gone through what you're going through. It
can be really refreshing.
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2. Caring can be cool |
Its good to
remind ourselves sometimes about all the
good parts about being a young carer. It's
good to remember all the new skills we have,
how special our families are, how much we've
grown as a person. Write a list and keep it
somewhere special - reading it when things
seem to be too much can put things in
perspective.
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3. Be proud of you |
As well as
being proud of the things you do, be proud
of yourself too. You are an incredible
person with so many great things that piece
together to make you who you are. Caring is
a part of that, but there's so much more too
that you need to acknowledge and feel good
about. Jot some of them down or, if that
seems too tough, get someone who cares about
you to do it for you. Read each one and say
"yeah, I am that - and that makes me
special".
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4. Know your limits |
All of us have
limits - times when we just can't do what
needs to be done or when we need space from
it all. And that's OK. It's really important
that when you're at that point you can pull
out and get some help.
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