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.
Bria Jaime
I first acknowledged I felt postpartum depression when my baby was around 8 months. I remember the beginning months going on feeling really good and like everything was flowing, life was beautiful. And then crash, at my lowest low, heavy with so much responsibility I felt I can’t handle all of a sudden. Read more>>
Christa Bright
I had what I like to call a “surprise” baby. I never thought I would have children or even wanted kids. But here I was 24, single and pregnant, in the beginning of my Army career. I’m originally from New Jersey and at the time was stationed in Fort Stewart, Georgia, so I had no family to support me. Physically, I was fine, but mentally knowing I was doing this by myself took a huge toll. Read more>>
Heather Martin
It was a long road, one I didn’t recognize at first. To be honest, I didn’t realize I had been dealing with postpartum depression until I was almost out of it. My husband and I had a curious toddler and a one year old. Just before Christmas that year, we realized that they’d soon be joined by another sibling. We were excited though the thought of juggling three under five and my husband deploying shortly were also at the top of our mind. Read more>>
