"Has given me a new sense of purpose and confidence"

I was introduced to the Tayside Perinatal Mental Health Team when my second child was born last year. I was really struggling to believe in myself and my abilities as a mother and as an individual. I was introduced to a mental health nurse, Jordan, and felt as though she seen me as an equal and heard me- what I was trying to say, and what I wasn’t able to put into words fully myself.

She has helped me believe in my capabilities, recognise my strengths, help me navigate through becoming a young mother of two as well as a university student and supported me in continuing my studies; Jordan has overall grown my confidence and happiness in all aspects of my life and given me a newfound hope for my family and I's future.

Reflecting back over the past year, I can’t believe how much my family dynamic and myself have changed completely for the better. This most definitely would not have been possible without Jordan’s ongoing support.

The whole perinatal team made me feel comfortable and informed throughout my experience as they are such a tight knit team, I was supported at appointments with the lovely Dr Day, making the steps towards looking for answers regarding who I am and what my needs are and accepting myself.

I am feeling quite emotional now that my journey has come to an end with Dr Day and Jordan, but I cannot thank them enough for all that they have done for me. I am now feeling comfortable about moving forward with my family and am completely shocked about all they have helped me achieve in what now seems like such a short period of time.