Sparkle lady’s story

It took me 15mins standing outside with my friend to go or not go to a new mum group, I was a nervous wreck.

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It took me 15mins standing outside with my friend to go or not go to a new mum group, I was a nervous wreck.

I was 34, I suffer from severe PTSD , anxiety. I have ADD and I was 6 months pregnant with my 3rd child.

During group I was made to feel loved, welcomed and not judged for the first time in my life. I regained my own self worth and it has given me a purpose which it was to make sure no woman/mother ever felt like I had before alone/suicidal not worth anything.

I was helped through my postnatal depression, grew as an individual, started making new things and enjoyed the cooking and crafting. Over all this I started to openly talk about my own experiences and trauma without judgement or criticism. The friendships are supportive and the space offers an ear to listen to me whether it’s venting or crying. It’s made me a better version of myself and dare I say my old self, yes I still have those down days but now I have people I can text/visit or call anytime if I need and not feel like a burden.

The best part of it all was actually forming new meaningful bonds and friendships, knowing for once I’m not alone in my struggles as a person or a mother.

And I never will be without the ladies I have met and hopefully continue to meet.

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