Episode description
Post-Partum Depression is a deeply difficult topic and one Kara is well versed in.
Paulette and Kara share the common myths about motherhood, postpartum anxiety and depression and the recovery process.
Kara bravely shares her story and gives hope to all women who battle the darkness a way out to experience the joy of motherhood they deserve.
Kara thought at 6 weeks she was well past the time frame of being diagnosed with postpartum anxiety and depression and could not understand why at the 6 month birthday of her son the darkness began...so much so leaving her bed was an enormous undertaking.
She silently uttered "I'm pretty sure something wrong with me" but didn't know what to do or where to turn.
She was afraid of being stigmatized and branded a bad or incompetent mother so she tried to be brave and tough it out. She took the advice of her dad and went for walks in nature, she took the advice of her sister and went to yoga, she took the advice of her friends and went out for wine and girls weekends away....but nothing worked.
Join Paulette and Kara for this scary, beautiful and moving of recovery and motherhood.
Kara shares her favorite quote she learned from this experience.
"Just because you don’t see the reason does not mean it’s not there!"
Kara sponsors "Climbing Out Of The Darkness" events annually at www.serembe.com where she lives and can help with more information about hosting one in your area.
IF you or someone you know is struggling with Postpartum Anxiety or depression please go to:
Postpartum Support International is an amazing organization that can help!!
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
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