My Pospartum Thoughts Were Darkest at Night
Trigger warning: suicidal thoughts I sat in my recliner to go to sleep in the usual fashion, but it rarely…
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By Brittany Meng The Journey Out of Depression Starts With Honesty
I knew the question was coming. This was my fifth pregnancy. Care providers always ask it at the end of…
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By Tynea Lewis To the Mom Drowning in Postpartum Depression: It Won’t Always Be This Way
To the mama struggling with postpartum depression, I know right now you’re surrounded by darkness, but it won’t always be…
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I Didn’t Know Who I Was Anymore
I feel weak. It’s not like the weakness you feel when you’re about to pass out. Rather, it’s the weakness…
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By Crystal Wilson Postpartum Depression Left Me Scared To Have Another Baby
My husband and I recently decided we wanted to try for another child. We have three kids at home, and…
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By Courtney Devich Mommy, Why Are You Sad?
Dear Mommy, Things feel different since you brought home the new baby. You told me things would change and they…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Dear Baby, Mama’s Depression is Not Your Fault
Dear baby, I’m sorry I had depression after I had you. I promise I couldn’t help it. I wanted to…
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By Hilary Doyle Postpartum Depression Happens To Foster Parents, Too
Feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness, and guilt. Changes in sleep patterns. Extreme fatigue. Difficulty concentrating. Restlessness and irritability. Loss of…
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By Keegan Taylor To the Mother Fighting For Her Mental Health: Keep Going, Your Babies Need You
Suicide. Depression. Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Fatigue. These were common themes of my childhood. My paternal grandma committed suicide three years…
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By Tabitha Yates Parenting With PTSD Has Made Me a Helicopter Mom
One afternoon I sat, gently swaying and patting my son’s back, after nursing him. I allowed my hand to rest…
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By Tina Szymczak To the Mom Struggling With Anxiety and Depression: Get Help for Your Kids’ Sake
As a teenager, I was suicidal and received intensive counseling for my depression and anxiety. I also tried medication for…
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Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy
Oh, mama. I know you’re struggling. I can see the pain behind your tired eyes. Your heart and mind are…
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