Without Side by Side, not only would our group not exist, but I wouldn’t be able to run it. Our peer support group keeps people well and gives people invaluable advice and support in regards to raising their children with additional needs.
I would certainly suffer without the group; it is a lifeline for myself and the other people who access it.In this area of mental health, there is a definite lack of support that goes further than people handing you lots of different literature: these are real people with real life situations to share and learn from, with tangible examples of how to keep well.
People are our most valuable asset, and finding a likeminded community works wonders for our mental health, especially in regards to reaching more.
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