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DJ 'comes out' about her post-natal depression struggle
Simone Riley revealed her struggles with post-natal depression on her radio show.
"There's stigma in the black community that you'll get hooked on anti-depressants," said the 36-year-old.
"When I came off air, when I was driving home, I thought 'I'm alone again'."
The mum of one hopes by sharing her story, it will help other mothers going through post-natal depression.
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