Month: June 2018
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Am I okay?
‘How are you?’ ‘I’m okay’ How many times do we ask someone how they are? How many times do we wait to hear the answer? What if that person […]
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Reaching out – taking a step into the unknown
Taking that first step to seek help can feel terrifying. So many thoughts go through your head ; ‘Will I be judged?’ ‘Will they take my baby away from me?’ […]
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How I feel…10 years on
Lotus Petal Family Support along with The Butterfly Mother, have set a photo challenge for this years Maternal Mental Health Awarenss Week. I wanted to use the opportunity to write as well […]
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Supporting a partner through postnatal depression
I’m honoured to share with you this anonymous blog. A candid story of how Postnatal Depression has an affect on not just the person suffering and how important support for […]
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To the mum battling mental illness – I see you
To the mum battling mental illness You are not alone. Your tears may fall silently but I see you. When you are painting on a smile when someone asks ‘How […]
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Self Care by R
Self care. Two small words filled with love and warmth. Which the NHS defines as knowing how to keep fit and healthy, how to deal with medicines appropriately, manage self-treatable conditions and […]
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My postnatal depression – Amy’s Story
The lovely Amy has asked me to share this with you all, please read and share. Amy is a true inspiration xx The Amy behind Amy’s Boarderline World; I am […]
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Perry Panda – Helen Bashford – Book Review
Perry Panda is a book written by parent and mental health professional Helen Bashford. It helps explain depression to younger children and what might help mum feel better. Althought not […]
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Counselling for perinatal mental health and wellbeing- Is it for you?
The following post has very kindly been written by Adela Stockton, Psychodynamic Counsellor MBACP www.adelastocktoncounselling.net Counselling Connect CIC Counselling is a generic term used to cover a number of approaches […]