I was a first time mama excited about having a baby girl. I dreamed about all of the fun things we would do from twinning with my mini, spa days and more! I remember being afraid yet excited during birth.
Then it hit me.
My daughter never slept during the night and it was rough. I was also healing from my c-section. The first few weeks flew by in no time. I was back at work right at my 6 weeks. Like any other mom I did not want to send her to daycare, but I had to work.
My emotions were everywhere. I was always tired and never had a break. I did not realize what was happening so..yep you guessed it. I googled what I was experiencing.
POSTPARTUM
Mental health is taboo in our community so I suffered in silence and fought through it. I hard everyday.
In the end...She saved me.
My daughter gave me the strength I needed and I am forever thankful.
Thank you for sharing – this happened to me too and it is sad that mental health is a taboo in our community. I got therapy on Betterhelp (about four years later) – I wish such had been available to me post-partum.
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