Moving abroad can be isolating. Motherhood is isolating. A pandemic, (particularly when you're an Australian based overseas and the borders are closed) is incredibly isolating. But all at once? That's a trifecta of isolation.

In this episode we speak to Bec, an Australian who had just moved to Sweden when the borders closed. After giving birth to her son, she felt incredibly alone. Miraculously, her parents received a compassionate exemption to visit her, but found themselves stuck in Sweden when they arrived at the airport to depart, and were told that their flight had been cancelled. They were stuck in Sweden for more than 3 months...a trip that would cost them thousands.

Thank you for sharing your story with us Bec. We hope that it helps others feel seen.

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