When I became a mother, I was overwhelmed by the tidal wave of emotions, responsibilities, and sleepless nights. In those moments, I often turned to my partner, seeking support and understanding. But what I failed to see was that he, too, was navigating his own storm. We often spotlight mothers when discussing postnatal depression, and […]
Fathers in the Shadows – Understanding Paternal Postnatal Depression Read More »
After I had my baby, I remember looking in the mirror and feeling like a stranger was staring back at me. My body had changed. My routines were upside down. And even though there was this tiny, beautiful human in my arms, I couldn’t quite hear my own voice anymore. I wasn’t just tired—I was
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Postnatal depression, otherwise known as postpartum depression doesn’t always look like what people expect. It’s not always tears or sadness. Sometimes, it looks like a smile that doesn’t quite reach the eyes. Or a mother who’s keeping everything together on the outside, while quietly unravelling on the inside. When I went through it, I didn’t
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There’s a difference between being tired and being utterly depleted. I remember waking up already exhausted. It wasn’t from a lack of sleep alone. It was the emotional weight of trying to keep it all together. Feeding schedules, deadlines, expectations, and the constant pressure to smile through it all. I wasn’t just tired. I felt
She’s Not Just Tired. She’s Trying Not to Drown Read More »
What Happens When You Ignore a Cry for Help? There’s a moment that still lives in the back of my mind. I was sitting on the floor of my baby’s room, surrounded by nappies, bottles, and an overwhelming sense of failure. I was doing everything “right” on the outside. But inside, I felt like I
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Over the years, I’ve spoken to many women, friends, colleagues, and even strangers at conferences, who have shared the raw, unfiltered reality of life after giving birth. Many of them struggled with postpartum depression, trying to balance their emotions, care for their newborn, and navigate the pressures of returning to the workplace. While everyone celebrates
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