I’m always on the look out for new initiatives in Sligo and beyond and if you follow the blog you will know that I’ve had my own mental health issues. When I spotted ArDÚ on social media I asked more about it so that I could tell you.
Aolish, the founder of ArDÚ sent me this information:
“ArDÚ which is the Irish word for Rise is a new project based in Sligo aimed at supporting maternal mental health and well being. Having experienced the crippling affects of delayed post natal depression after my second child , I decided I wanted to try and help break the taboo around talking about post natal depression and create a space where women could come together and take part in activities that are good for both the body and the mind. Often social media puts increased pressure on women , in particular Mothers, making them believe they have to have everything together- all of the time and that is just not the reality for so many. I wanted to normalise the fact that it’s ok to not be ok all of the time , by sharing my own story and share useful tools that can help those going through the same thing.”
You can follow ArDÚ on Instagram @ ardu_risetogether
I think this is an amazing idea and I wish Aolish the very best of luck, I’m sure this is so needed.
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