Question:
Some social workers have recently being trying to get me involved withworkshops and support groups, but I always find that the times theypropose are not convenient. Or, if the time is OK, then my LO isn'tin the mood to go to daycare, etc. Always the stress when there is anappointment and you never know how cooperative she is going to be.

But I told the social workers, it's not as if I'm feeling alone,abandoned and without the advice of others. I told her about thiswebsite, and how it provides me with so much support. If I have apractical problem or just need some emotional support, it's all here.And it's every day, not just once a month.

The social workers had never heard of this website, or even theconcept of websites. I certainly hope that they will spread theword to their other clients.

Anything else to share with me???

Answer: I'm sometimes amazed that 'professional' people have little knowledge ofthe Internet.However, some are really on the ball.A few months ago, a man who runs the local dementia support group asked meto give a talk to his group on using the Internet for carer support. I wasthrilled to do so, as I use the Internet a lot for information gathering,and this website helps me realise that my MIL isn't so bad... yet. He uses thelibrary I work at a lot, and is into computers himself. (He comes into thelibrary regularly to use the Internet) I gave a presentation that includedbooks, videos, websites, chat, websites: the works. However, few of thecarers were interested... many of them seemed really worn out and unable totake in information about using computers to help them with their needs.We can only keep on spreading the word!