Elysian at Dorchester Road

I hear you. 💜

For those who don’t know me, my name’s Jodie. I’m a hairdresser in Weymouth, and I’m here to help spread the word so mums and dads can find the support they might need.

I became a mum in 2024 and struggled afterwards with postnatal anxiety and PTSD. At the time, I genuinely believed how I felt was normal and that I just needed to get on with it. It took me nearly two years to realise I wasn’t okay and that I needed to ask for help.

After speaking to other mums about my experience, I realised just how many felt the same way or were too scared to ask for help for a variety of reasons. Some mums even shared thoughts they had never told anyone before but felt safe enough to tell me.

I wanted to help these women, so I started doing my own research into where they could find support. Now I’m here to share that information in the hope it helps someone else.

There’s also support for dads through some of these organisations, including Home-Start - Dad Matters.

If you have people around you who make you feel safe, please reach out and talk to them. If you feel like you need professional help, or you’re not sure whether how you’re feeling is your normal self, there are people who can help. I’ve listed some support services below.

If you’re reading this, please share it. Even if it only reaches one person who needs it, I’ll feel like it’s made a real difference.

If there are any support groups or organisations I haven’t mentioned, please leave them in the comments so others can benefit too.

I’ll also be printing these perinatal mental health symptom checkers and displaying them in my salon. If you own a business, maybe you could print a copy and display it too. 😊

I really hope this reaches the people who need it and helps anyone who might be needing a little extra support. You are not alone. 💜

https://www.home-start.org.uk/

https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

Support for mums and families | Maternal Mental Health Alliance

https://www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk/

https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org/

https://www.nct.org.uk/

https://apni.org/

Wishing our wonderful Amy Grant all the very best as she begins her maternity leave and prepares to welcome her little one into the world. 🍼

Enjoy every minute of this new adventure. We can’t wait to meet the newest member of the team and look forward to welcoming you back when the time is right. Congratulations and best wishes from all of us! 💐✨

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💕 I’m backkkkk 💕

After the most amazing holiday with my family, I’m back to work tomorrow and feeling refreshed 🩷

💌 Here are my last remaining appointments for June. If you’d like to book in, please send me a message.

💕 2:00pm – 29th June
💕 9:00am – 30th June

🩷 A reminder for all new clients a patch test is required at least 48 hours before any colour service.

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