They said it is the most rewarding experience. They said the pain ends when you hold your baby in your arms for the first time. They said it will be the happiest time of your life. They said... they said... they said... but what actually happens, is everything they didn't say.
Postpartum depression is a reality that many mothers are not prepared for. No one talks about it, and no one truly understands because it manifests differently in every woman. Most people shy away from the difficult conversations, but not anymore. We're going to talk about the part they left out, and we're going to conquer this.