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topic 02 · postpartum depression

PPD.

Everyone said this would be the happiest time of your life. When it isn't, the silence around it is the loneliest part. Here it is, drawn in simple lines — plus a guide to take with you.

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When Motherhood Doesn't Feel Like Happiness

A short, gentle guide for the days that don't look like the photos. Read online or download.

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You don't have to figure this out alone

If motherhood doesn't feel the way everyone said it would, that isn't a failure — and it isn't something you have to carry by yourself. Talking to a licensed therapist, from home, is one of the simplest places to start.

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If you are in crisis, or having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please contact your local emergency number or a crisis line right away.

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