VIDEO STORIES

Sharing one’s story in an effort to let others know they are not alone can be one of the most courageous acts. Many of our storytellers share that it’s an important part of their healing journey. We are eternally grateful to all of the individuals who have shared their stories with us and with the world on video.
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WRITTEN STORIES

Sharing one’s story in an effort to let others know they are not alone can be one of the most courageous acts. Many of our storytellers share that it’s an important part of their healing journey. We are eternally grateful to all of the individuals who have shared their stories with us and with the world in these powerful narratives.
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“I am a 31 year old mom of 2 boys. I had postpartum depression with anxiety and panic after the birth of my second son 2 years ago.”

-Vanessa Benson

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“I often feel like I could be the poster child for postpartum anxiety. During the past 7 ½ years, I have had three children and with each birth…”

-Ellie Berkowitz Handler

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“Mental illness is something that’s pretty much always been in my life.  Either in the forefront or as a shadow behind me…”

-Jessica Burton

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“I’m reasonably sure that the person who originally coined the phrase about crying over spilled milk never spent any time hooked up to a breast pump.”

-Jennifer Carney

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“I write this now from the other side of a very dark experience.  Sometimes, I think of it as loosing myself into a black hole of despair.”

-Diane Chen

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“I had longed for a third baby for many, many years.  When my second child was almost 3, I got pregnant, but sadly miscarried at 10 weeks.”

-Belinda Costa

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