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.

Ana Riaboukha

The facts are simple: You’re a new mom to your second baby, and or expecting your third. It doesn’t matter how many babies you have; giving birth is a challenging experience. Postpartum depression (PPD) creeps up on you like anxiety, and it doesn’t give you any warning. Read More>>

Nicole Witt

I started baking sourdough. It was so relaxing- doing the stretch and folds, taking care of my starter, shaping the dough- it was all a very new learning experience and process but it helped me emotionally, it was my therapy! Read More>>

Luce Hicks

I wish I could say that the moment my son was placed in my arms, I felt that instant, overwhelming love you always hear about. But the truth? I felt like I was drowning. Read More>>