by Jen Gaskell |
I tearfully sent off my nearly four-year old PPD baby to preschool yesterday. She beamed with excitement and pride as she marched off to “big girl” school with her older sister, a first grader. I spent my day alternating between sorrow and happiness. My... by Jen Gaskell |
Jenna’s story differs from my own in one key area: support. She did not receive the support she so desperately needed from her husband. Warrior Mamas need our support and love. Jenna needed to hear that she was not alone and that she would get well. My husband... by Jen Gaskell |
I’m welcoming a fellow Warrior Mom friend of mine today to share her story with the Postpartum Progress community. Jenna and I met online through #ppdchat, and we became fast friends. Since I only experienced postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety with the... by Jen Gaskell |
As a Warrior Mama who is in recovery, I receive emails from fellow mamas who are struggling with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. The letters are unique to each mama, but the theme remains the same. How do I get rid of my intrusive thoughts? Do they... by Jen Gaskell |
Dear mama, I wanted to word vomit all over our Facebook group when I saw how quickly you backpedaled about not enjoying pregnancy. I wanted so badly to share my story, but I knew it was not the time or place. I am writing this open letter to you and all other mamas...