Well it's a new year... Time to reflect and look back. Today I was able to do just that.
I read a story about my story... It was the weirdest thing to read the article that Kristen Schorsh wrote about myself and my family in the Southtown Star. But I have to say, "thank you Kristen". She wrote about such a tough subject in a very upfront but caring and understanding way. I feel she wrote it with her heart. She is not a mom yet, but one day she will be, and a good one at that. I hope other people who our not moms and can not relate, can have such an open and understanding heart as Kristen. Thanks again, Kristen
About Me
- Natalie Dombrowski
- I am a PPD survivor. I was diagnosed and hospitalized with postpartum depression and anxiety disorder at five weeks postpartum. I am so thankful that I am here today able to speak and let everyone know that this is a real illness and it needs to be talked about. I can honestly say, that having a child is one of life's greatest gifts; however, it didn't happen for me until I was better. It may take some time for new mothers to get to that point. If they become ill from PPD or any of the six different types of it, it will take a lot longer for them to feel that way. If left untreated the illness can and does get worse, sometimes a new mother can feel so hopeless that they may not even want to be here. I felt that way & I couldnt even see past the next day. Thankfully I was treated and now I can share my story with all... Back to You is my story about my battle with PPD. You can read it and pass it on to more women everywhere...
2 comments:
Found your blog through Lauren Hale. Great article in the Star! Looking forward to adding the link to your blog on my resources page and reading your book soon. -Tara, Out of the Valley Ministries, Inc. (Christian PPD Support) www.outofthevalley.org)
Natalie,
I agree that Kristen did a great job in her piece on postpartum depression and of course, your brave story. I look forward to reading your book. You should be very proud of yourself. Karen Kleiman, postpartumstress.com
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