Moms Who Understand Postpartum Depression

You should see my inbox. Many of the emails are from me to me, with subject lines like "Even More Stuff I Haven't Gotten To Yet". It's like the technological version of talking to myself. I send me links so that I won't forget about PPD stories I've seen or research that I need to write about, etc. I know at some point I'll have a minute to highlight all of the wonderful stuff … like right now:

Here's Pierce's mama from Our Happy Nuthouse writing about her turning point — when she finally realized she need help for her postpartum anxiety.

Here's The Feminist Breeder on how hard it is to be a parent and how it feels when your anger and depression goes further than you'd like. Unfortunately, I got to her post too late to comment, so I'm giving her a big giant virtual hug right now.

Here's Grace from Arms Open Wide with a beautiful piece about accepting that she had PPD called The Ultimate Embrace. At some point, like Grace, youwill beable to stop asking "Why me?" I just love this.

Here's Teresa from Postpartum Psychosis writing about the basics of postpartum psychosis, a good reminder of how much misinformation and lack of understanding there is about this illness.

Here's Mrs. D from The Power of the Pink Lines writing about her depression relapsing during her pregnancy. Thinking of her and her new baby.

At Babycenter.com, Carolyn Robertson writes about getting through TWO bouts of PPD, and how those experiences have been part of her road to motherhood.

Here's Amber from Beyond postpartum writing about when she knew she had moved beyond PPD. So happy for you Amber!

Aaaaaand finally, Lauren from My Postpartum Voice asking whether you can put a price on postpartum depression.

This ought to keep you busy for a while. Hope you find some experience, strength and hope within all of these words from moms who understand.