In May 2022, I experienced the joy of motherhood with the arrival of my precious little girl. However, my joy soon turned into despair as I faced a challenging journey of postnatal illness, which ultimately led to my hospitalization in the mother and baby unit.

During this difficult time, when I felt lost and overwhelmed, I discovered the charitable organisation Changes, which operates in my local community. Changes has been an invaluable lifeline on my road to recovery, providing the support and resources necessary to navigate this arduous journey.

Changes provide a variety of wellbeing activities, counselling and courses in East Lothian. They provide free, non judgemental, confidential support to help achieve and maintain positive mental health.