Overcoming Postpartum Depression: A Mother's Journey to Finding Light

A mom shared her emotional journey of struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety during her first year of parenting. She expressed her initial disconnection and lack of joy in being a mother, but with treatment and self-acceptance, she now feels immense love for her son. The mom's story serves as a reminder that it's okay to dislike the baby stage and that seeking help and expressing feelings can lead to healing. She hopes to offer hope to other parents facing similar challenges and emphasizes that not conforming to societal expectations of immediate love for one's baby doesn't make someone a bad parent.