What Moms With Depression Need to Know

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Dear mama with depression,

I see you struggling today. I feel it, too. Without even meeting you, I know how hard you are fighting to make it through the next hour. The next minute.

You might be feeling alone; like no one understands. That’s not true. I have been in your place, where the negative thoughts about yourself and your world seems so real.

mom with depression or post-partum depression

But depression lies. I want to remind you of the truth.

Depression says you are weak. But you are strong. I know the energy each step takes.

Depression says you are a slacker. But you are a fighter! You didn’t give up yesterday, and you are not giving up today!

Depression says you are crazy. But you are just a human who is in pain and struggling. You are worthy and valuable!

Depression says no one wants to help you. SO MANY people want to help you. They just may not know how. Turn on the bat signal and let people know you’re having a hard time.

Depression says you’ll never feel better. THINGS CAN GET BETTER! Not overnight, but it is possible to learn to cope with this illness and find happiness again.

Depression tells many lies, more than I can list here. But in TRUTH: you are a warrior. You are living with one of the most confusing and difficult conditions that there is.

Every day lived is a battle that has been won. You are giving it all you’ve got, every day. Other people’s lives may not look the same as yours, but that does not matter. Some people may not see what I see. They don’t know the truth. I do. I know the effort and energy you exert every day to survive.

You are needed here in this Earth. You are a unique child of God with talents, experiences, and perspectives that only YOU can give. Believe what I am telling you today.

Because it’s true.

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