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My Little Girl and Me
A poem for my daughter as I work through my postnatal depression.
No one sees my darkest thoughts
And how lonely it can be,
No one sees how hard I try
For my little girl and me.
No one hears me cry
When I try to get out the door,
No one hears me say to myself
I can’t take this anymore.
No one feels the pain as I wonder
How it feels like to be happy,
No one feels the grief and longing
For who I used to be.
But my love for her makes me strong
And there’s a future I can see,
Where the sun is bright and warm again
For my little girl and me.
If you are struggling with postnatal mental illness or know someone who is, the PANDAS Foundation UK can provide advice and support.
