Today's episode features two amazing women, Jackie and Ivy united through friendship and volunteering.

Jackie shares her story of losing custody of her daughter due to undiagnosed postnatal psychosis, but her life did turn around when she was finally correctly diagnosed, reunited with her daughter and re- invigorated through volunteering. And Ivy also talks about how her life changed and blossomed through volunteering, friendships, and going back to school at the age of 40.

Trigger Warning - Reference to post-natal depression and family bereavement.

For further support:

Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271

Credits:

This story was told to Danielle Porter from Cartwheel Arts.

This episode is produced by Cartwheel Arts.

Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together.

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