Tag: postpartum depression

How I Fought My Joy Stealers: PPD & PPA

How I Fought My Joy Stealers: PPD & PPA

I feel like an imposter writing this. Then I thought about how I saw a quote earlier in the day that said, “Somebody needs the...
I'm Not a Good Friend When I'm Depressed

I’m Not a Good Friend When I’m Depressed

I’m not myself when I’m depressed. I’m not a good mom when I’m depressed, I’m not a good wife when I’m depressed, but I’m...
Homesick for Myself

Homesick for Myself

Let me be real for a hot minute: I am not myself. Since the birth of my son, almost 18 months ago, I haven't...
The Last Baby Blues

The Last Baby Blues

The postpartum period is a weird time in general.  It's unpredictable, lasts way longer than most expect it to, and generally morphs from day to...
How to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression

How to Help a Mom with Postpartum Depression

I never thought I would be affected by postpartum depression. I didn't have any of the risk factors: I had healthy pregnancies, my husband...