My mum struggled with depression. Despite her many skills, she has always considered herself ‘just a mum’. So when the kids grew up and left, she thought she had lost all her purpose.
When it was just my mum and dad, my dad had a near death experience – a choking hazard – but luckily my mum came to the rescue. But all this did was make her ask herself “What if I wasn’t there to help? It would just be me by myself now.” My mum was in her own head and she was scared.
I know that my mum isn’t the only person to go through tough times. I just wanted to make sure she knew she wasn’t alone and that her story could help others get through the tough times too.
When it was just my mum and dad, my dad had a near death experience – a choking hazard – but luckily my mum came to the rescue. But all this did was make her ask herself “What if I wasn’t there to help? It would just be me by myself now.” My mum was in her own head and she was scared.
I know that my mum isn’t the only person to go through tough times. I just wanted to make sure she knew she wasn’t alone and that her story could help others get through the tough times too.
