I was on the brink.....

Support from someone you trust is crucial when you are at your lowest point.

Let me take you back into my world a few years ago.

I was just on the brink of creating my own midwifery practice. I had gorgeous clients, and was supporting them through pregnancy and beyond. but it was shown to me very clearly that this was not my path. To say I was devastated was an understatement. I wanted this path, In my whole being I thought it was right, but unbeknown to me I was being led through to another path, a different path with many lessons to learn along the way. It was a hard deep dive journey with many deep dark areas.

It wasn’t for the faint hearted. It was the journey to my soul work, the work I was placed on this Earth to fulfil.

Part of this was the deepest, hardest time in my life; navigating post natal depression. I fell pregnant as my practice was beginning to flourish. I couldn’t see this sweet precious bundle was actually a blessing. This baby would steer my direction. such a gift.

I had the most amazing support network, beautiful sweet colleagues, a loving husband, an amazing mum, family and great friends, but I was deeply alone. This was a path I needed to navigate alone, and it took all my strength to release myself of these negative emotions and self talk that bound me up for so long.

I had to navigate fear, guilt, comparison and so many other issues. Some of these I have only just overcome in the last few years.

It was at my lowest point that I learnt my strength and my core beliefs.

I am a community builder, I am a space holder, I care deeply, I nurture and I love to share my healing wisdom I have learnt along the way.

At this time, when I was in the depths of depression, my mind was so mushy I had nothing to give. I couldn’t even decide where to begin cleaning our home or what type of nappy to put on my baby, let alone anything else.

I remember driving away one day, not knowing where I was going, but I just needed space. It was at this point that services were put in place to support our family; particularly a Tresillian out reach and of course, my doctor, who saw me daily. That’s right, he wanted to check in on me daily, at least.

I declined the offer of medication, but sought the use of Homeopathics from my wonderful homeopath, with my doctor's blessing. I used a remedy called Sepia (Cuttlefish.). This remedy really supported me and led me to continue to explore outside the realm of western medicine.

Part of my recovery was having a sense of purpose. My boss saw this within me, and actually created a job in the delivery suite for me. To say I was absolutely grateful just didn’t even begin to cut how I was really feeling at her decision to believe in me. She held space for me. Her door was always open to me and she began to give me opportunities to advance my skills, but heal at the same time.

This was around the time I learnt about kinesiology. I was offered a spot in a program that was being offered in our midwifery unit. I learnt more about alternative remedies and began using essential oils. I was part of the pilot program for post natal depression in my area.

I began to heal and learn to love Me more.

I must admit I could never have done this without my support team and I was extremely needy.

Today, I would have handled this very differently. I would have leaned more into the power of essential oils, I would have allowed my body to respond to what was happening within me, I would have seeked counsel. But I would have strongly worked alongside my essential oils, as they have the power to support emotions and heal our wounded hearts.

There are so many gorgeous essential oils that support emotions, anxiousness unworthiness, low mood and more. At my wellness clinic, there are so many beautiful ways that I can support you and give you some inner strength and happiness. I provide a safe healing space to discuss and openly talk about areas of your life that need healing all while using plant based medicine.

If this part of my life resonates with you let me know, I would love to chat more.