Wow. What an incredible story.

When my sister was born my mom had postpartum depression and she remembers just crying all the time and feeling really helpless. I think this is one of those things that tends to get ignored because, (while I can't speak from experience) it seems like there is a stigma behind admitting that parenting might not be all butterflies and rainbows. And while that sounds weird, when you ask new parents how things are, they give this answer that alludes to it being crazy but then generally follow it up with "But I wouldn't trade it for the world" to skirt sounding like a bad parent.

I'm thankful for actresses like Gwenyth Paltrow and Bryce Dallas Howard, who both went through postpartum depression and are working to raise awareness so other moms don't have to be alone.

Your honesty astounds and inspires me, Joy.