My Black Motherhood

Sandra Igwe is the Founder of The Motherhood Group, a platform and safe space to support the Black motherhood experience, through events, workshops, peer-to-peer support, collaborative projects, training, advocacy and campaigning. Sandra is co-chair of the National Inquiry into Racial Injustice in Maternity Care and a trustee of Birthrights charity.

• 1. When Reality Does Not Match Expectations2. When Lack of Trust Stops You from Asking for Help 3. When She Can't Be Depressed Because She's Black 4. Shame and Weakness - The Strong Black Women Myth 5. 'Pray It Away' - Faith vs. Mental Health 6. Social Support or Social Smothering? - Culture and Community 7. Black Mum Joy, Listen and Reflect

Reading this book is like listening to a passionate, relatable, sister friend who can help you fight your corner. Thank you, Sandra, for sharing these deeply affecting stories and for stirring up 'good trouble' on behalf of Black mothers everywhere.