I'm fundraising for... Noah & Zara
The Gidget foundation has been so important In supporting me through 2 pregnancies and postpartum. I did not plan to have 2 babies in the time of a pandemic… But I did … and it presented another level of challenges that I could never have ever imagined… in addition to navigating the emotional roller coaster of being a motherless, mum to be. Just knowing that my Gidget psychologist was there to listen when I needed to share, felt alone and isolated , uncertain or outright scared and exhausted dealing with the outside world … she showed empathy, care and constructive support in what was a unprecedented time of pregnancy, birthing as well as parenting my toddler & having a newborn. The Gidget foundation provided me strategies, coping tools & support to keep my head above water… especially on those days that I felt I was drowning.
Postpartum anxiety and depression is a very real and yet easily dismissed and misunderstood by society. Throw away comments from other women would send me into a downward spiral … and I was constantly told to look on the bright side, my emotions and struggles so easily dismissed by others, who’s experience was so vastly different and had no comprehension of what it was to be pregnant, give birth, have a newborn in an unprecedented pandemic time. Gidget foundation was were I landed for a virtual hug, unbiased & respectful support. I am truly grateful… life may have looked very different without the support of the GF.
Please help me give back to ensure that the Gidget foundation continue to support woman through one of the most vulnerable times in life. Michelle xx
