On Mother’s Day, Sasha Ferguson, wife to journalist Canary Mugume, took to Instagram to share a raw and heartfelt reflection on the emotional highs and devastating lows of her journey through motherhood a message that struck a powerful chord with many.
In a deeply personal post, Sasha revealed that the birth of her second child was not just a milestone, but the most challenging life experience she’s ever faced.
“The second childbirth left me with trauma I’m still healing from,” she admitted.
Two Babies, One Shattering Postpartum Experience
Sasha, a young mother of two, opened up about the overwhelming experience of raising two children under the age of two while grappling with postpartum depression, exhaustion, and unprocessed grief.
She shared that she was initially unaware of her second pregnancy. At the time, she was still breastfeeding her firstborn, Cairo, when he began falling ill. It was an elderly woman who first suggested she might be pregnant again.
As if navigating a surprise pregnancy wasn’t enough, Sasha said she noticed a regression in Cairo’s development, particularly in speech.
“Cairo’s growth was very fast at first,” she wrote, “but started slowing down as soon as I conceived Canary’s pregnancy.”
What followed, she says, were three excruciating months of postpartum pain that pushed her to the edge. Despite trying to stay afloat as a mother, her mental health deteriorated, and her body began to shrink from the stress.
Amid all the chaos, she was hit with yet another emotional blow—the death of her father. The pain of that loss, layered onto the mental and physical exhaustion she was already experiencing, was nearly unbearable.
“Within the first three months of postpartum, my entire mental health was shattered,” she shared. “But I had to keep pushing. I just kept shrinking, emotionally and physically.”
“Strong Is a Must”
Despite the hardships, Sasha’s message to fellow mothers was one of solidarity, resilience, and hope.
“A strong support system is very important. One thing I realized—when you are a mother, strong is not an option… it’s a must,” she wrote.
She closed her message with a heartfelt wish for the world to show more kindness to mothers, especially those fighting silent battles behind smiling faces and filtered photos.
Sasha Ferguson’s vulnerability is more than just a personal story—it’s a reminder that motherhood isn’t always magical, and that behind every adorable baby photo may lie untold struggles, tears, and incredible strength.
This Mother’s Day, her voice joins the growing chorus of women calling for more empathy, better postpartum care, and an end to the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers.
