I am 1 in 5
Postpartum Support International’s support resources made me feel whole again | 3 min read
It’s hard to admit you're struggling.
But that’s why I do it.
Sugarcoating early motherhood doesn’t help anyone. It only adds guilt, shame, and disconnection when things don't go as expected.
When I became a new mom, it was a major life shift. After my second, postpartum anxiety hit harder because the sleep deprivation consumed me.
I kept pushing through. I was holding it together, until I hit a wall.
But I was one of the lucky ones that found my way to support.
I’m so grateful for Postpartum Support International, because I found a therapist using its provider directory. My therapist helped me feel whole again. And more importantly, gave me tools to reset faster, trust myself more, and show up more present.
1 in 5 new and pregnant moms experience a perinatal mental health disorder. Postpartum Support International offers a range of free support services to help new moms and families—including a national helpline, 50+ virtual support groups, peer mentors, local coordinators, and more.
Thanks Postpartum Support International for sharing my story – and for all you do to change the narrative of maternal mental health, so moms feel more empowered to ask for help.
Read the full story here.
📣 If you or a mom you know could use support, call the Postpartum Support International helpline at 800-944-4773.
If you or a mom you know could use a support, call the Postpartum Support International helpline at 800-944-4773.
To learn more about perinatal mental health disorders, visit the link below.
