I just wanted to stop in real quickly and say thank you for everyone who took the time to read my post on struggling with PPD. We are truly blessed to have such thoughtful and caring readers. My blog entry offers only an insight of my struggle with PPD. If you read my post and [...]
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November 17, 2011Walking through fire: my struggle with PPD
November 13, 2011There are some things in life that are best kept as secrets or hidden within the safe walls of close family and friends. Today I am going to share with you one of my secrets. I’m not sharing to offer advise or fill up with sympathy. I am sharing because I want you, whoever you [...]
Keeping Mom – Part II (Finding Healing from PPD)
September 10, 2010Sometime ago I wrote a bit about my struggle and experience with Postpartum Depression (PPD). In this post, I will be sharing how I was able to find healing and move on. Seeking out Joy In a few weeks, my little girl will be eating her first birthday cake! It’s so hard to imagine that [...]
Keeping Mom – Part I
July 16, 2010Depression during and after pregnancy is more common than people realize. It is estimated that 15% of women experience significant depression following childbirth. Symptoms can start anytime during pregnancy or the first year postpartum, and should be taken seriously. For more information refer to the Postpartum Support International website. Here is my story. It’s early [...]