Birth trauma has impacted every facet of my life.
I now have additional diagnoses of C-PTSD, anxiety and depression.
It has wreaked havoc on my relationships with others, personally and professionally.
I had to stop working in a job and career I built and worked hard to be great at; because I couldn’t cope.
This has meant a downturn in my financial capacity.
I also have chosen a career so that I can be more available to attend appointments for myself and children.
My life is now ruled by constant therapy and medical appointments for my daughter who was also affected by her extremely premature birth and the guilt as well as mental load that comes with that is immense.
My marriage is not the same; both of us have experienced has caused great trauma for us both in different ways;this is something we have to continue to work through every day.
My first born daughter, has suffered separation from me, her younger sibling for extended amounts of time.
My immediate family had their lives turned upside down instantly due to having to take on some of the responsibilities for my first born during my pregnancy & postpartum stages while I recovered.
I have spent thousands of dollars on mental health supports including seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist.
Medicare covered a small portion of this but I require long term treatment for my trauma.
This also impacts my capacity to navigate life and enjoy it, due to recuring triggers and panic attacks I experience.
