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Survivor Stories of Hope

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Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Survivor Stories of Hope

Haley’s Story

Explore a heartfelt testimony of how PSI played a vital role in offering hope and support to someone in need.
August 23, 2024
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Kay B.’s Story

Explore a personal account of postpartum after the birth of a second child. Find insights and resources for coping with perinatal mental health challenges.
August 12, 2024
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Kelly Perakis’ Story

Explore the emotional journey of an RN as she shares her experience with perinatal mental health. Find hope and resources at PSI.
July 30, 2024
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Sarah Pizzi’s Story

Witness the courage and strength of a survivor's story of postpartum depression and anxiety after the birth of a rainbow baby. Explore their path of healing and self-discovery.
July 23, 2024
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Suzanne Cooper’s Story

Read a compelling perinatal mental health survivor story that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the journey.
June 26, 2024
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Survivor Stories
Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Perinatal PTSD, Survivor Stories of Hope

Melanie Paddock’s Story

Get insights into the experience of a survivor who faced trauma symptoms after an emergency c-section with preeclampsia complications.
June 17, 2024
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Duet of Screams: PPD at the End of the Century

Reflecting on the effects of my postpartum depression (PPD) experience after twenty-five years of motherhood.
May 31, 2024
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Survivor Stories
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Natalie Cambron’s Story

A postpartum depression survivor shares her story seeking help and receiving a diagnosis. Learn that postpartum depression can begin or last beyond the first few months after a baby’s birth. Read words of encouragement from a mom and survivor.
May 20, 2024
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Survivor Stories
Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Survivor Stories of Hope

Ellen’s story

I am an engineer with a type A personality. I am an athlete and your classic control freak. I love data and firmly believe that “knowledge is power.” I thought I had all the facts about giving birth, having a newborn, and what postpartum…
May 24, 2021
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Julia’s Story

This is not my first baby, my third baby, but it was my first experience with any type of postpartum mood disorders.  I knew it was a possibility for me because I had struggled with generalized depression anxiety before. And I knew that…
May 11, 2021
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Survivor Stories
Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Survivor Stories of Hope

Eszter’s Story

  Postpartum Depression and Anxiety is the "sneakiest" and most stigmatized mental illness in my opinion. Sneaky, because it can sneak up on you anytime in the perinatal period, even after recovery, the traces of guilt can show up…
May 11, 2021
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