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.
Briana Jean
When I found out I was becoming a mother, it was single-handedly the best and scariest feeling in the world. I was that kid that used to say during career talk was that I was going to grow up to become a mother. When the day actually came, I immediately felt unworthy of such a blessing. Read more>>
Lady P
I took a different approach about life. I decided to put the things away that I was causing me unhappiness and channeled it into something that brought me happiness I changed the surroundings and it made a huge impact on my life and children Read more>>
Brittany Scott
I didn’t, the simple answer. I adapted my life to my new “normal”. I’m not a doctor or healthcare professional by any means but I don’t think Mothers overcome PPD; I think we adapt to the changes it inevitably causes. I just don’t believe the massive effects PPD has on the brain chemistry are “overcome” by anything, we learn how to manage it. Read more>>
Stav Pinder
I don’t think I would have overcome Postpartum Depression (PPD) if it wasn’t for the intervention made by my husband. PPD crept up on me and I had no idea I was a victim to it. It felt completely logical to stay in bed all day, not shower, not eat, and not leave my baby for a second or trust anyone with him. Read more>>
