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21: Postnatal Depression - All I felt was an impending sense of doom

Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

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The Importance of Letting Go of What the Ideal Mum Should Be

Maddie's my little mate you know she does everywhere with me. She's literally a mini me. I still feel really guilty about those first few months but I try not to let it ruin it. Every bit of time I get to spend with her I cherish. But it's important to remember as well you're the only mum she gets. Yes you know it's not a competition against you at the moment. Exactly. And that's what I've come to realise and that has played a massive part in my recovery is letting go of what the ideal mum should be and just doing what's right for me and her. You know someone might not agree with how I parent my child

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