by Catherine Topham Sly | Mar 19, 2026 | parenthood
Feeling like you’ve lost yourself after having kids is more common than many mothers expect. This blog explores why identity shifts happen in motherhood, how they affect your wellbeing and relationship, and what you can do to reconnect with yourself and start feeling...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Feb 13, 2026 | parenthood
Feeling lonely in your relationship after kids is more common than most parents realise. This post explores why emotional and relational loneliness often grow after having children, why it doesn’t mean your relationship is failing, and how loneliness can be understood...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Jan 30, 2026 | parenthood
Mental health after having kids is often affected by losses of your sense of identity, equality, and connection. This post explores why parents can feel lost, lonely, or resentful even when life looks “fine”, and how these feelings can be understood as signals for...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Jun 27, 2025 | parenthood
Mental load tips and advice: how to manage the mental load in parenthood and create more balance at home. Therapist Catherine Topham Sly shares her personal story, why the load becomes so unequal, and offers practical, compassionate advice to reduce stress, reset...
by Catherine Topham Sly | May 9, 2025 | parenthood
Maternal mental health therapist Catherine Topham Sly shares her personal story of struggling during pregnancy, finding support through therapy, and starting to feel like herself again. She also shares what mums are telling her behind closed doors, and why your...
by Catherine Topham Sly | Apr 15, 2024 | parenthood
Struggling with a partner who prioritises work over family can cause resentment. Open communication, setting boundaries, prioritising quality time, offering support, and seeking professional help can improve the situation. Empower yourself by focusing on your own...
