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Experience register

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ggglimpopo · 05/10/2007 16:17

As many of you know, I lost my two year daughter to sudden death in childhood, in January this year.

I had some wonderful emails from mumsnetters who had not made 'public' their experiences but came forward to help me whilst I was in the darkest of times.

I have been thinking about this and wondered if we could have a mumsnet 'office' held register - where we could register our experiences and should someone wish for specific help, they could be sent a list of email addresses from those willing to help.

It does not necessarily have to be life threatening topics - but could range from anything such as talipes to heart defects to losing a child.

It would not take away from the board, but I know that some of us have had (unfortunate is an inadequate word here) experiences that are out of the norm and perhaps could help others in their hours of need.

Not very well put but I am surrounded by children just in from school and have been wanting to suggest this for a while and have decided to do it now....

What do you all think?

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Marina · 05/10/2007 16:36

The NCT and SANDS both do this, what a brilliant idea gggl

I will volunteer for mid-term pregnancy loss - another example of something not much spoken about

Whizzz · 05/10/2007 16:36

I think its a great idea. I was actually pondering something along similar lines about specific MNers who have experience/work in in other areas that people could call on /CAT by name - eg I used to work in health & safety and sometimes stumble upon threads where I can help with advice or legal knowledge. I'd be happy to advise (with all the usual dsiclaimers) if anyone had a query

Lulumama · 05/10/2007 16:34

what a great idea ! especially for the traumas that affect a few, but are so hard to deal with, that can only truly be understood by someone who has been through it

losing a child

severe depression/ suicidal thoughts

birth trauma

recurrent miscarriage

all spring to mind right away

WillyWooooaaaahnka · 05/10/2007 16:33

Fantastic idea.

ggglimpopo · 05/10/2007 16:33

Thank you. I think I remember your sister Aero. How is she now.

Anyone else?

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nimnom · 05/10/2007 16:33

Really good idea

Caroline1852 · 05/10/2007 16:32

Brilliant idea.

Aero · 05/10/2007 16:30

I think it's a great idea ggg. When my sister made an attempt to take her own life a few years ago I was very grateful for all the posts and thoughts, but as her sister I was experiencing all sorts of thoughts and feelings myself which I didn't know how to deal with. Some sort of register of people with similar experiences who are happy to help or share their experiences would be helpful in such (you're right about the word 'unfortunate') circumstances.

MaryAnnSingletomb · 05/10/2007 16:24

good idea ggg

ggglimpopo · 05/10/2007 16:23

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