Marvellous Meka
Meka and John
Meka is doing a deadly job being a young mum to her beautiful bub, John.
She is a client on the Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) through Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in Canberra.
Meka tells us her story:
How I joined the program
I started with ANFPP about half-way through the pregnancy and the hospital told me about ANFPP. I'm so happy they did. They have helped/told me so much.
The journey
The journey with them so far has been nothing but helping, caring and kind. I have gotten so much support with ANFPP - it's amazing.
My situation
I'm home-schooled so I can stay home with John and watch him grow up. I went back to school two days after having John.
My mental health is the best it has ever been. I keep continuing to learn about John. I make sure John is happy and that he sees his father and his father's family regularly.
My advice to other young mums
I know it can be hard, but be positive and always trust your instinct. You are going to know if something is not ok and it's ok to feel like you wanna cry or wanna have time for you. Be the best you can be for you and your sons and daughters.
My future
I want what is best for John. I want to get a good job for me and John. I want to go to college for art/music. I want to get a house for us. I want to do the things I could not have, with John.
