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凯特王妃发表演讲:悼念英国议会大厦枪击事件受害者

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发表于 2017-4-11 20:57:14 | 显示全部楼层 |阅读模式
  也许当了妈妈以后
          更加明白母亲的伟大
          近日凯特王妃就孕产妇心理健康发表了讲话
          她认为
          做母亲不仅意义重大而且让人快乐
          一起来听听的演讲
          感受她纯正优雅的英音吧
       
       
          Before I begin, I know you would all want to join me in sending our
thoughts and prayers to all those sadly affected by yesterday's terrible attack
in Westminster. We will be thinking of all the families, as we discuss the
important issues we're here to talk about.
          I would like to thank Best Beginnings for inviting me here to introduce the
Out of the Blue series. This collection of films highlights how vital it is to
be open about our mental health, especially in the early years of
parenthood.
          Personally, becoming a mother has been such a rewarding and wonderful
experience. However, at times it has also been a huge challenge—even for me who
has support at home that most mothers do not.
          Nothing can really prepare you for the sheer overwhelming experience of
what it means to become a mother. It is full of complex emotions of joy,
exhaustion, love, and worry, all mixed together. Your fundamental identity
changes overnight. You go from thinking of yourself as primarily an individual,
to suddenly being a mother, first and foremost.
          And yet there is no rule book, no right or wrong—you just have to make it
up and do the very best you can to care for your family. For many mothers,
myself included, this can, at times, lead to lack of confidence and feelings of
ignorance.
          Sadly, for some mothers, this experience can be made so much harder due to
challenges with their own mental health. Two in 10 women will suffer mental
health issues that can occur during pregnancy and in the year after birth, often
clouding their moments of joy with a real sense of darkness and isolation. Many
of these women also suffer in silence, overwhelmed by negative feelings, but
also afraid to admit to the struggles they are facing due to the fear or shame
of what others might think if they "aren't coping."
          Some of this fear is about the pressure to be a perfect parent; pretending
we're all coping perfectly and loving every minute of it. It's right to talk
about motherhood as a wonderful thing, but we also need to talk about its
stresses and strains. It's OK not to find it easy. Asking for help should not be
seen as a sign of weakness.
          If any of us caught a fever during pregnancy, we would seek advice and
support from a doctor. Getting help with our mental health is no different—our
children need us to look after ourselves and get the support we need.
          Conversations are crucial for mental well-being, and they should be part of
everyday family life. Talking about a problem with a friend or another trusted
person can be the beginning of getting better.
          This week, as we look forward to Mother's Day, I would love to see everyone
celebrate and value the fundamental importance that mothers play in family
life.
          Mothers take on an overwhelming responsibility of caring for their
families. Their role is vital in providing unconditional love, care, and support
at home, particularly in the early years of a child's development. We therefore
should do everything we can to support and value their hard work.
          The work of Best Beginnings is vital. By providing tools and resources to
help parents establish their own confidence and their own self-awareness, Best
Beginnings enables mothers and fathers to do the best they can for their
families.
          The Out of the Blue films you are about to see are also an amazing example
to all parents, that starting conversations and asking for support is a real
source of strength. They have been created with real parents, talking honestly
and openly about their own experiences of parenthood.
          I am now delighted to introduce two brave parents who have contributed to
the films, Jessica and John Warne. Thank you.
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