I was a new mother in a new country. When dark thoughts came, I was afraid to voice them

I was a new mother in a new country. When dark thoughts came, I was afraid to voice them

This First Person article is the experience of Joana Valamootoo, who's originally from Mauritius and now lives in Regina. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. This story is part of Welcome to Canada, a CBC News series

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