Every Sunday, I would walk into church, greeted by warm smiles and heartfelt hugs. My church cared deeply for me. They provided nappies and baby formula, and even arranged a discounted garden cottage for me. I was grateful for their support. But every Sunday, I would return home all alone with a baby who could […]
Faith and Healing: The Role of Pastoral Care in Postnatal Depression Read More »
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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