True Colours - Honouring the Mother

23/03/2026

Some days are heavier than others and that’s okay.

If you’re navigating motherhood challenges, just know you’re not alone and you’re doing better than you think.

Even the small things you do each day matter.

13/03/2026

10/03/2026

Thank you Good Bi***es Baking for providing the delicious treats for our mama's again this week 💞🙏😋 Your big-hearted team of volunteers are amazing and we so appreciate your support to give our mama's that little bit of extra love at our groups 🩵 (Because mama's... you deserve to have cookies baked for you too ☺️ )

09/03/2026

If you’re worried about your mental wellbeing during pregnancy or after birth, help is available in Aotearoa — and reaching out is a brave and loving step.
Support options include:
📞 1737 — Free call or text, 24/7
👩‍⚕️ Your midwife, GP, or obstetrician
🤱 PlunketLine (0800 933 922)
🌿 Maternal Mental Health Services (via referral)
🧡 PADA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa)
🌸 True Colours Honouring the Mother
❤️ Iwi-based and kaupapa Māori supports
🌏 Pasifika networks and faith communities
You don’t have to face these challenges alone. There is support, care, and understanding available for you.
💛 Your wellbeing matters — and help is here.

04/03/2026

🤱🏻Becoming a parent is a major life change, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times. You do not need to be perfect. You are learning, adjusting, and doing the best you can — and that is more than enough. 💞
It’s okay to ask for help, to rest, to set boundaries, and to feel a range of emotions. You deserve the same compassion and understanding that you offer to others.
Be gentle with yourself. Parenting is a journey, not a test.
💛 You are enough, just as you are.

16/02/2026

The mother load can be huge!🤍

Whether you’re pregnant or holding your baby in your arms
you are not failing.
You are not ungrateful.
And you are not alone.

Perinatal distress, anxiety and depression are real — and they are treatable.

This season will not last forever.
There is hope. 🌿

13/01/2026

🌸 Free Wellbeing Course for Mums 🌸
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just needing a reset?
Join our free, evidence-based wellbeing course supporting mums’ mental health in pregnancy and early motherhood.
💛 Supportive | Practical | Non-judgemental
📍 See poster for details & how to register

24/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas, from our hearts to yours. We’re so passionate about this mahi, and it’s been an honour to walk alongside so many Mama this year. Thank you for trusting us with your stories, your tears, your laughter, and your tender beginnings.

We also want to gently acknowledge that Christmas isn’t always “merry.” For many Mum’s, it can be overwhelming, emotional, or just plain exhausting. If you’re not feeling festive, you don’t have to pretend. There is nothing wrong with you, and you’re not failing, you’re human, and you’re doing your best.

Our first group next year will be 19th January 2026. We’ll be out of the office from 17 Dec to 12 January.

Take care, be gentle with yourself, and know you’re not alone. We’re sending so much love your way, and we look forward to supporting you in 2026 🥰

21/12/2025

What are the “small things” a Mama can do? Some days, the smallest things are actually the bravest 🥰

Some days, doing nothing is looking after yourself, letting the dishes wait, resting when you can, and releasing the pressure to keep up.

Other days, getting outside for a walk around the block might shift something inside you, even if you don’t feel like it.

Maybe it’s sitting in the garden with your feet on the earth while you feed bubs or sip a cup of tea, reminding yourself you’re doing an amazing job (even if today you can only think of one thing you did well).

And sometimes, it’s getting to that peer support group, or meeting a friend for coffee, because connection makes everything feel just a little lighter.

🌿Whatever it looks like, tiny acts of care count. You don’t need a big plan or perfect routine. Just meet yourself where you are, with gentleness.

15/12/2025

🌿You don’t have to do this alone. Parenting was never meant to be done in isolation, yet so many mothers find themselves navigating it without the support, connection, or community they deeply need.

Our peer support groups offer a soft, non-judgemental space to connect, share, and feel seen by others who get it.

You deserve support, understanding, and people who will walk alongside you. We’re here when you’re ready.

11/12/2025

Christmas can be beautiful, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially with family pressures, dynamics, and expectations.

Can you give yourself permission to say no, choose rest, and honour what feels right for you. If that’s you, you’re not alone. Your needs matter. It’s okay to ask for help, set boundaries, and choose what supports your wellbeing. This season can be tender, go gently, Mum.

One moment at a time, one breath at a time. You’re doing enough.
✨🕯️Join our End-of-Year Celebration for Mama.
Monday 15 December, 10am- 1pm
Lifezone Church, Jud