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Louise Thompson admits she 'wasn't a good mum' and 'wanted to die' after birth
LOUISE Thompson has made a heartbreaking confession and admitted she was “not a good mum” in the early days of motherhood. Not only this, but the for…
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Louise Thompson's Heartfelt Confession: The Unseen Battle of Traumatic Birth and Motherhood
London, UK – In a candid and emotional interview, television personality Louise Thompson has spoken openly about her traumatic childbirth experience and the profound impact it had on her early motherhood journey. Appearing on the "Happy Mum Happy Baby" podcast, hosted by Giovanna Fletcher, Thompson shared the raw and often unspoken difficulties she faced after welcoming her son. Thompson revealed that the traumatic birth left her feeling disconnected from the traditional image of a mother. "I didn't feel like a mother," she stated, describing a period where she couldn't even compare herself to the "norm." She recounted a particularly harrowing moment of despair, holding her crying baby and feeling utterly lost. "I genuinely didn't know what was going on," Thompson confessed, adding that she looked up and "actually just praying and being like, please, please, someone like look after me... can I just get through?" The interview shed light on the immense pressure new mothers face, especially after a traumatic experience. Thompson admitted to struggling with basic tasks, recalling an instance where she went out without packing essential items in her baby bag. "I didn't have water," she said, highlighting how the overwhelming trauma overshadowed her ability to care for herself and her child in conventional ways. Giovanna Fletcher offered empathetic support, emphasizing that it's "okay to have had this is such a big traumatic thing that happened to you." She reassured Thompson that no one could judge her for not being the mother she "wanted to be" immediately after such an ordeal. Thompson tearfully expressed gratitude for Fletcher's understanding, acknowledging, "I know I'm not a bad person... I never would have wanted this for me or him." She clarified that her struggles were not a choice, but a consequence of a harrowing experience where her primary focus was simply "to stay alive." Despite the immense challenges, Thompson shared her journey towards healing and connection with her son. She explained that she consciously sought "okay moments" that would "give me hope" and made it a priority to connect with him, looking into his eyes and affirming, "I'm your mum... and this is going to be okay." Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the complex realities of postpartum recovery and the strength found in vulnerability.
The Sun
Louise Thompson admits she 'wasn't a good mum' and 'wanted to die' after birth
LOUISE Thompson has made a heartbreaking confession and admitted she was “not a good mum” in the early days of motherhood. Not only this, but the for…
The Scottish Sun
Louise Thompson admits she 'wasn't a good mum' and 'wanted to die' after birth
LOUISE Thompson has made a heartbreaking confession and admitted she was “not a good mum” in the early days of motherhood. Not only this, but the for…
