Strength in Suffering

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I came across the following quote this morning, and thought it was a nice reflection of the "forging" we go through as postpartum mood disorder survivors: "Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed...

Much to Do

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I haven’t been able to post for a while, with so much going on in my work and family life. But I’m back with a vengeance today, as you can hopefully see by the handful of postings I’ve made. I heard from Shirley Halverson a while back. Her daughter...

Dr. Phil

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I sent the following e-mail to Dr. Phil today. I sent a similar one to Oprah probably a year ago and never heard back. We’ll see what happens …Dr. Phil, Why is it that the bill to pass the Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act...

By the Numbers

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In so many books and articles and news programs you hear the statistic: approximately 10-15% of women suffer from postpartum disorders, including postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis and postpartum obsessive compulsive disorder. What bothers me about that...

From One State to 50

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Did you know that last year the State of Texas enacted legislation, House Bill 341 (also known as the “Andrea Yates Bill) that requires healthcare providers who treat pregnant women to provide them with resource information regarding counseling for postpartum...