The Gift you could not take from me

by emmacushnan // December 28, 2016 // No Comments

THE GIFT YOU COULD NOT TAKE FROM ME No one saw it tearing me insideNo one saw the pain I couldn’t put aside It took away my laughterIt took away my happy ever after It robbed me of sunny daysIt... Continue reading →

Courage, Dear Heart.

by emmacushnan // December 27, 2016 // No Comments

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” Nelson Mandela Courage, I have been thinking... Continue reading →

Bird in a cage

by emmacushnan // November 29, 2016 // No Comments

“A free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wing in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky.” “But a caged bird stands on the... Continue reading →

Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health.

by emmacushnan // May 15, 2016 // No Comments

Breastfeeding and Perinatal Mental Health Maternal mental health is challenging with the arrival of a new baby. The dynamics of family life change, relationships change and wellbeing can often be affected. One area that can have a big impact... Continue reading →

Why are so many parents struggling?

by emmacushnan // December 9, 2015 // 6 Comments

I spend a lot of time around parents, whether they be first time parents or seasoned parents of three or four little ones. I run a support group, I see them on home visits, on postnatal wards and clinics. There’s... Continue reading →

Parenting – are you expecting too much of yourself?

by emmacushnan // May 26, 2015 // No Comments

“Surround yourself with love and protect your heart with peace” When it comes to mental wellbeing having a baby is an especially challenging time, not only is pregnancy a time of change for your body, but hormones are running... Continue reading →

Mental Health awareness – Together we are Stronger

by emmacushnan // May 10, 2015 // No Comments

I sat there quietly trying to control my breathing, my hands were shaking and my knees were knocking under the table. Everyone was laughing and talking and I was worrying again that I may have to leave if I couldn’t... Continue reading →

Emma Jane Cushnan

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