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Scribbles of Sanity
Expect everything from mental health, motherhood and grief, plus anything else that life throws at me. From our dedicated Blogger, Emily.
Surviving social media
Do you often find yourself spending hours doom scrolling on social media? Only to come off feeling inadequate, overwhelmed and ‘not enough’? Well…me too. I realised a few years back that excessive social media use very negatively impacts on my mental health, and my...
Separation anxiety and me
Separation anxiety is something that I struggled with and still do struggle with from time to time, and I don’t think it’s talked about often enough. People are often misled by the idea that only babies suffer from separation anxiety, but mum’s very much do too....
This is me
I have been writing blogs for The Happy Mum’s Foundation intermittently since having my first child, nearly 3 years ago. For those of you that are new here, please be assured that you can only expect complete honesty. I try my best to be as open, honest and authentic...
Mum Stories
The stories of some of the amazing mums who have found support within Happy Mums
Sarah’s Story: When even suicide feels like it is no longer an option.
There's peculiar anguish of feeling suicidal whilst pregnant or as a new parent: the shame, the taboo, the bewildering loneliness, the chasm between others’ expectations and what I was feeling inside, the complexity of being the vehicle for another’s life when you...
K’s Story: Crippled by anxiety before and after a traumatic birth
My maternal mental health began when I regrettably informed close family members as soon as we found out we were expecting. Then came the comments "Be careful before 12 weeks", "don’t do this, don’t do that". Comments about how they'd look after baby when I was back...
Kylie’s Story: Help is out there, in many forms
While pregnant I was seeing the mental health midwife at my local hospital in Carlisle. She was great and helped to make a plan for as soon as I gave birth. As soon as Lucas was born I started back on my mental health medication, that had been stopped correctly...
News
Info, news and useful resources
Meet our new Supervision Counsellor
Who am I? Hello, I’m Sarah Edge, a BACP-accredited counselor, psychotherapist, and supervisor specializing in maternal mental health and well-being. I was drawn to this field through my own experience of psychological challenges after childbirth. This personal journey...
Make a Difference in 4 Hours a Week
Are you looking for a fulfilling role that allows you to make a difference in your community? Our Community Engagement Coordinator position could be the perfect fit. Whether you're considering a career change, returning to work after a break, looking to supplement...
Happy Mums Expands Reach with New Community Engagement Roles
Happy Mums, a leading provider of peer-to-peer support for mums experiencing mental health difficulties, is delighted to announce the creation of new Community Engagement Coordinator roles. These vital positions will enable the organization to expand its reach across...