Happiful December 2019
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Counselling for loneliness<br />
Life changes<br />
Q<br />
My partner has<br />
gone back to<br />
work after his<br />
paternity leave. I’m<br />
finding it really difficult<br />
being on my own,<br />
especially with the days<br />
so dark, and none of my<br />
friends have children.<br />
What can I do?<br />
AHaving a baby can be a<br />
really difficult time, and<br />
the lack of sleep, community<br />
and regular routine can send<br />
the strongest of women to<br />
dark places. If you can get out<br />
of the house, there are lots of<br />
playgroups that will allow you to<br />
connect with other new mums.<br />
Perhaps a mum and baby yoga<br />
class will also support in helping<br />
your body to recover from<br />
pregnancy and birth.<br />
When you’ve met a few people,<br />
set up a WhatsApp or other<br />
message group to keep you<br />
connected, particularly for the<br />
days when getting out feels<br />
impossible.<br />
At the same time as connecting,<br />
give yourself permission to enjoy<br />
these days, and allow yourself to<br />
enter into the world of your baby.<br />
Let go of the pressure, and see if<br />
you can give yourself permission<br />
to rest and bond. Reaching out<br />
to family and friends to support<br />
you at this time, and letting them<br />
know what you need, can also<br />
really help.<br />
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