We are indebted to the mothers who have attended the group in the past for sharing their experiences, feelings and thoughts with us. Here are extracts of some of the feedback we have received through evaluations at the completion of the six week course:

"I was welcomed with no judgements and with such kindness from you to listen and support me with such compassion, yet helping me to learn new tools to take away to make my life better"  

"This was quite the most valuable thing I have every been a part of I can’t describe how much you helped me to change not only how I’m thinking but how I’m beginning to see myself"

"I have learnt not to be so hard on myself when I don’t meet my high expectations; I can deal with situations calmly which before would have resulted in anger and I’ve been able to talk to my partner about it"

"You all helped me believe in myself again, and you never made me feel alone during that time it took to feel worth my own life again.  So thank you, thank you.  Forever I’m truly grateful"

"Thank you for helping me love myself again, at such a difficult time in my life …post natal depression was the scariest time of my life I have ever faced and I will always have gratitude that Elpitha was there for me at just the right time, and I still believe that this ‘saved’ me"

Two mothers, who have attended our group in the past, have kindly given us permission to share their journey.