I posted David Matthews story about his daughter Allison and for that post, I searched for a photo on Google.
The suicide was highly publicized. She died by suicide shortly after moving to California due to PPD, Postpartum Depression. No one knew about it.
I think new moms in particular feel intense shame for their suicidal thoughts. After all, this is supposed to be the happiest time of your life, right? Lack of sleep is likely a contributing factor. And right after having a baby is a particularly tough time to move because your support system vanishes and feelings of … Read more...