Do you often feel guilty or like you’re not a good enough mum? You are not alone feeling line this. Feeling “not perfect” is incredibly common. Every mum I have spoken to in the past 9 years, struggled with feelings of not being enough to some extent. And yet, it’s something we hardly talk about. …
Have you found yourself or your friend drinking more during pandemic? Do you wonder if it is ok or whether you should pay it special attention? The answer to this is not as simple as it may seem and depends on many internal and external factors. Truth is that being a mother is hard enough …
“Just because you don’t understand it doesn’t mean it isn’t so.” – Lemony Snicket “What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close Why is mental health a taboo subject? This is a question I ask myself a lot. It makes me sad to see how many people still …
Becoming a mum is one of the most life-changing experiences you’ll ever go through. But here’s the thing no one tells you – antenatal classes only prepare you for birth. But they don’t prepare you for motherhood. They don’t prepare you for life after baby – the sleepless nights, the emotional rollercoaster, or the silent …
Having a newborn is hard at the best of times, and even harder when you have to deal with it in isolation. Being isolated is one of the triggers for mental health issues so at times like this it is extremely important that you look after yourself and wellbeing. I put together 5 simple but …
Have you ever had someone say something to you as a new mum and just thought… “Wait, what?!” It might have been a friend, a family member, or even a total stranger. And suddenly, you feel judged, confused, or like you’re not doing a good enough job. I get it. I’ve been there too. And …
