Because I’m Cool Like That

http://www.mamapedia.com/voices/a-moment-of-clarity-overcoming-postpartum-depression

When my debilitating experience with postpartum depression/anxiety/OCD knocked me upside the head and screamed, “If you don’t ‘fess up about this, you’re a moron and a complete fool,” I knew I had to share my most intimate mental agony with others so they would know that they weren’t alone.

Hence, my once-private, anonymous blog became public with my name posted proudly on the About page.  Since then, it has become a personal goal of mine to help educate women and men from all walks of life about how serious this mental disorder really is, and that there is no shame in seeking help if you or someone you love is experiencing it.

Perhaps my way of educating is a bit less orthodox than usual, however being a school-teacher-on-hiatus, I have learned that truthful experience holds the best kind of lessons.

I am painfully honest at times, unafraid to utter a cuss word or two, and have blogged about private, embarrassing details that have probably scared a number of readers off… but I still hope that some have found my brutal honesty refreshing, if not absolutely disgusting at times.

Thank you for being a reader.  You’ve been and will continue to remain an integral part of my ongoing therapy.

Current Mood:Cool emoticon Cool

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5 Responses to “Because I’m Cool Like That”

  1. James Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 10:51 am

    Congrats! Getting your blog post published is huge!! :-*

  2. Rikki Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

    I’m so happy for you! Up until now I’ve never known anyone who suffered with PPD. I suffered through PPD after Brinley was born, it was mild but I still felt like a failure of a mother for having it. I’m so glad you are open and honest about your struggle.

  3. Renee Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    It takes a brave person to share the darkest parts of their being with world! Thank you for being such a great example of courage and resilience!

  4. Rosanne Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    I’m proud to know you.

  5. LaRaeven Says:
    July 29th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    That is way cool to have something published online. Somewhere in reading it I feel that I am not alone. Well written and inspiring.