In this article I have put some common factors of begin a wāhine and some results of how to help ease the stress, loneliness and mental health.

If you are struggling in everyday life? Feeling like you are all alone and overwhelmed with loneliness? Starting to feel down in the dumps and believing your mental health is getting worse and starting to feel depressed. Let’s be realist as wāhine, māmā, bread winners we and under the pump working our ass off and no wonder we feel loneliness, stress and mental health is going to shit.

Well, I’m going to share some ways of how I deal with Stress, Loneliness and Mental Health.

PROBLEM: Before leaving the hospital, I started vomiting. This lasted 24hrs. When going home it caused eating problems for me resulting in losing weight to fast. The medical team wasn’t happy with this and informed me that at this rate I will be having the feeding tube in for another 3 months. I wasn’t happy about this!

Nurturing Connection Through Whakapapa and Kainga

Feeling grounded and guided by your tūpuna is an enriching experience that can be fostered through intentional actions, many of which require only your time. Here are some ways to deepen your connection to your whakapapa, kainga, and the nourishing kai that sustains you—all without spending any money.