Losing a baby, whether through miscarriage or stillbirth, is something women may carry with them all their lives. Even though miscarriages and stillbirths are the most common reasons for losing babies during pregnancy, many women still suffer in silence because…
My Story of Multiple Miscarriages- Fran Ah-Men
Mother’s Day- Editor’s Reflection
May is the month most parts of the world celebrate mother’s day, and this month I reflect on my motherhood journey. Our story of motherhood is both about how we were cared for, how we will care for our children,…
The Joys and Challenges of Autism-Nyla and Mia’s Story
Nyla Ma-low, (nee Perrault) grew up in the district of Beau Vallon with a foster family. Her mother gave her up at the age of five, she wanted Nyla to have a better life. She moved back in with her…
Uncloaking the Other side of Autism
As an educator, I’ve had countless opportunities to work and interact with so many loving, supportive, and fearless mothers who are raising an autistic child/ren. A family with autistic children can experience more stress than other families and the mothers…
Mind Over Matter Challenge – Felicity Passon
In a bid to raise more awareness about Mental Health, Seychellois swimmer Felicity Passon set herself a challenge; swimming 15 km from La Digue Island to Praslin and back to raise funds to finance a mental health project. Today, 24th…
Autism and us: Raising Matteo-Lyn Lavigne
Having an autistic child affects everyone: parents, grandparents, siblings and extended family members. The pressure can be enormous in the struggle to navigate life in this new way. Raising a child with autism can place tremendous demands on mothers and…
