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The Journey of Mother Starlight

The Ancient World


In a quiet town called Harmonidam, lived Mother Starlight, a radiant and caring woman. Her world was filled with love, a partner, a house and a job and she knew she could do anything. She was pregnant and enjoying the preparation phase and how her body was changing to prepare for the upcoming life. When the arrival of her long-awaited baby finally arrived, she welcomed the new phase of her life with open arms. But she soon noticed that her days were overshadowed by dark clouds.




The nights without sleep piled up, and Mother Starlight felt tired and exhausted. Her baby depended on her care, but she could no longer ignore her own concerns. The physical and psychological complaints began to dominate her daily life. Her heart was covered with a thick fog of gloom and worry, and she lost the sparkle in her eyes. The night sky that she normally could shine in now became like a dark blanket that let no light through.


She noticed that she had less and less interest in the things she used to enjoy doing. Her once bright smile had faded, and she could no longer feel joy. The pink cloud she had hoped to float on seemed out of reach.


The Call to Adventure


One day, as Mother Starlight looked in the mirror, she saw a strange woman staring at her. The woman was gloomy and listless, and her eyes lacked the sparkle of hope.


She no longer felt connected to motherhood. At times she felt overwhelmed by the constant concern for her baby, while at other times she felt unsuited for this role.


She understood that something had to change. She decided to seek help and start her inner journey.



The Path of Trials


Mother Starlight went looking for healing and guidance. She discovered that her symptoms, such as sadness, extreme fatigue, irritability, and spontaneous crying spells, were all signs of postpartum depression. Her journey to recovery began with accepting her situation and embracing the dark places in her heart.


She learned to ask for help and found support from other mothers who had been on similar journeys. Together they shared their stories of struggle and hope, making Mother Starlight feel less alone. But the road was not easy. There were days full of tears and moments of doubt, but she remained determined to heal.



The Return with Wisdom


After months of courageous struggle and inner growth, Mother Starlight began to see the light in her life again. The dark clouds slowly began to clear, the sky revealed itself as a beautiful blanket of stars, with stars lighting up the space like fireworks, and she felt stronger than ever before. She realized that she had become a heroine, not only for herself but also for her baby.


Mother Starlight returned to Harmonidam, a wiser and stronger person. She embraced her role as a mother with open arms and finally felt the love and joy she had been missing. She knew she could always rely on her inner strength and that her journey to recovery was a story she would carry with pride forever.


And so ends the story of Mother Starlight, a mother who overcame the darkness of postpartum depression and rose again as a radiant heroine, a star with a heart full of love and a new understanding of her own power.


I am currently seeing a woman who has probably suffered from Postnatal Depression and it is so heartbreaking to see how this casts a shadow on her early happiness. At the same time, it is wonderful to notice that every time she comes, things get a little better.



This story is dedicated to all women who struggle with Postnatal Depression and especially the women who only find out after a long time why they have felt so unhappy...


Do you also want to rise again and find your own strength again? Please contact me.

Love,

Marga




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