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'I lost control of my self-worth after giving birth'

You do not recognise yourself anymore. Sometimes, you feel so lost inside (Photo: iStock)

Samoina Wangui lost her job when she was eight months pregnant, just months after graduating with a Biochemistry degree.

Samoina gave birth in January 2012, and despite trying to manage her emotions, she says her baby's crying "was out to get me," leading her to slap her baby.

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