In nearly every neighborhood in America there will be at least a few mothers who have experienced Postpartum Depression (PPD). Despite its prevalence and severity, it’s a topic that is rarely discussed. At the core of BoldJourney is a belief that learning from each other’s experiences is essential and so we asked some incredible mothers to open up to us about their experiences with PPD.
Dominique Nash
Hi, my name is Dominique Nash and I am surviving Postpartum Depression. Being a mother of 4 beautiful children and not knowing what Postpartum Depression was or the signs of it, lead me on a path of breaking down generational curses and healing my childhood traumas. I went untreated with PPD for years, but was forced to deal with my mental health after having our 4th child Draxton and being on lockdown during the pandemic. Read more>>
Jasmine R.
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is something you hear about but never really know what it is until it affects you. Me and my husband got married in 2015 and gave birth to our beautiful daughter in 2016. My pregnancy journey was beautiful. I knew right around the time we conceived, I tried my best to notate my entire journey, monitor every change my body endured, and I was surrounded by love. Read more>>
Cyla Fisk
I unfortunately didn’t have any experience supporting individuals with postpartum depression prior to going through it myself. I knew that a mental health issue was taking over due to my experience working with depression and anxiety, but like many women who have experienced this specific diagnosis, I found myself doing a lot of googling before I found the specialized support I needed. Read more>>
