Overview

• Speaking on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, Thompson said she lived in a constant state of fear and did not feel like a mother in the early weeks.
• She recounted experiencing suicidal thoughts after giving birth, saying she wanted to die but held on through brief moments that gave her hope.
• Thompson said she was triggered by her son Leo’s crying and struggled to interpret his needs, describing the period as extreme.
• She recalled practical difficulties, including a trip to Devon where she left the house without essential items such as water for her baby.
• A clip from the interview posted on the podcast’s official TikTok quickly drew significant views and supportive comments praising her honesty.