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If you see a woman with a ribbon tied to her handbag or pram, don’t think it’s all the rage. In fact, it is an important message from mothers to other women raising children. The originator of the whole action is a psychotherapist Anna Mathur, who is privately a mother of three children. The woman decided that she would help other mothers, because at some point she needed support herself and no one helped her. What exactly is the ribbon all about?
Tie the ribbon to the cart. This is how you show support
A ribbon tied to a pram or a handbag is supposed to symbolize helping other people who are struggling with problems related to being a parent. While parenting is one of the greatest things in the world, it is also a stressful and very demanding job. That’s why it’s important to have someone to talk to about it, to share experiences. Anna Mathur had been going through a rough time some time ago and felt lonely because she had no one to talk to about it. – I was running after three children on the main street. One screamed and two lagged behind. I felt completely exhausted and was fighting back tears – a woman in an interview with The Mirror. – I wanted so much to turn to someone at this moment, for a kind word, a warm smile or a helping hand – adds Anna.
“The Mum Ribbon Movement”. What is this initiative about?
That’s when 37-year-old Mathur came up with the idea of starting a ribbon campaign. She called it “The Mum Ribbon Movement.” “Mothers’ mental health issues are on the rise and loneliness is a huge part of that,” she said. The bow means the desire to help other mothers. It can be a simple hug, a conversation or offering a spare diaper. The ribbon means permission to help and a kind word. “It’s an antidote to loneliness, comparisons, divisions and the fear of rejection while supporting others,” adds Anna. The woman believes that the initiative will overcome the awkwardness and uncertainty of approaching someone to offer support. The color of the ribbon does not matter.
Source: Gazeta
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