Email from M of Melbourne …
“I was recently walking to class at Melbourne University, and noticed a poster on the door of an office, which said The Black Dog Project. I read the story, and it was one of the most beautiful, moving things I have ever read. It told the story of a black dog who retreated into the dark where it found other black dogs and formed a sort of solidarity with them, and then it also described how it is easy to turn away from the dark corners of the world and stay in the realm of ‘Have a nice day’, etc. It was something that touched me quite deeply and I would love to read it again (though don’t think I should take the poster off the lecturer’s door!)”
Here’s a PDF of the poster so you can print and post up somewhere. Can you find the spelling mistakes – too (is a clue)?…
Image by Harley Manifold.
From a Father who’s son took his own life … “Knowing a little about your history and reading your article ‘Dying for Peace’, has helped me so much and I am so pleased to be able to share that with you. Thankyou for sharing your experiences with others. I particularly value reading ‘Having survived, what do I see as the meaning of life now?’ and ‘Why didn’t I talk about it—reach out for help?’ Just one sad thing though … it has made me think—if only R (son) had met someone like you or had a chance to visit this site. Very kindest regards—F. ”
Email from C about her daughter and how the inks have become her friends …
She will wear the girl’s hair tie at night when she feels like she is going to have a bad dream … it always works. Her cards are now packed every morning in her school bag. I am not going to try and fix my daughter – I am going to embrace her anxiety and help her deal with it in better ways.
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New to the BLOG is ‘Your mail/emails’ (see TAG on right) – so post or email any stories you’d like to share about how you use the book or the postcards or how the website has helped you. Your stories (however short or long) are so valuable in the growth of Black Dog and can directly help others too by being shared in this BLOG and published as a resource guide for community health workers. To ‘safe keep’ your stories, no names will be used but your initials and where you come from can be added if you like ie from ’JB, Perth WA’.
DID YOU KNOW … “according to Australia Post, the total volume of
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