Comments on: the one about the mental health of moms.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:10:59 +0000

Thank you for posting this, and the post above. I just wrote about depression on my blog earlier today. Depression suck, thank you for being honest!

By: jenny

jenny — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:48:33 +0000

i think you’re amazing. the truth and the honesty is what makes your story more extraordinary than others. everyone has their tribulations, regardless of age or motherhood or marital status. you’re giving voice to this part of your life- the not so pretty part- and in the process allowing yourself to win, not this darkness. you honesty makes my heart ache and sing all at the same time. please take care of yourself as you are greatly loved, even by those of us who only know your “virtually.”

By: Elizabeth Kaylene

Elizabeth Kaylene — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:14:45 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day. Thanks so much for being honest. Too many people try to sweep depression under the rug.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:44:46 +0000

And it’s also good to know I’m not the only one who struggles daily to make an effort…just to get out of bed and try.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:43:43 +0000

Thank you so much. It’s so good to know that I’m not the only one who struggles on mother’s day…then feels guilty for it. Your post was beautiful, as always.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:01:51 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this. I felt the same way yesterday–and felt so guilty about not being happy. Sometimes that is just not possible.

By: nic @mybottlesup

nic @mybottlesup — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:57:24 +0000

casey- this is me hugging you and applauding you for your strength and voice.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:48:45 +0000

Today was an AWFUL day for me and reading this helped me know I am not the only one. I have struggled with depression my whole life and after my 2 pregnancies. My youngest is going to be 2 next month and I still feel like I have PPD. I often wonder how that could be??? For the past 2 weeks I have felt myself slipping in a hole. I wish I could feel like it will pass but I don’t.

Thank you for being so honest. That means so much to everyone who has ever felt like this.

By: Casey

Casey — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:33:37 +0000

@Melissa, I’m so sorry.

I wish someone, anyone would listen to us.

It costs so much more than money to leave so many women suffering. The relationships with our kids, our loved ones and sometimes even our lives.

I hope you can find the help you need and deserve, and until then I pray that you’ll be surrounded by people who get you.

xoxo

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:54:29 +0000

I just read your article at postpartumprogress.com. Out of all the articles I have read today (I refresh my page every hour) yours touched me the most. Not just because I’m in the throes of the worst of PPD but because I also don’t have insurance. I called my insurance company to be told with a snuff “oh, we don’t have mental health benefits, nope, none” And the first group meeting I can find is in two weeks. I still can’t talk about it out loud, but I applaud you for doing so. Thank you for honesty.