Walking with Her Through the Darkness {Helping a Friend with Postpartum Depression}

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Recently I wrote a post regarding my journey through postpartum depression (PPD), hoping to help women who are struggling but are afraid to ask for help. After speaking to a few others, I learned that many know a woman suffering with PPD but don’t know where to begin to offer assistance. My hope is to give insight into the thoughts and feelings she may be dealing with, so that you might help.

• It’s hard to ask for help when the doctor comments on how strong I am. 
•  I’m afraid people will think I’m a failure, if I tell them how bad I feel. 
•  Others say they look up to me. What will they think if I tell them that I’m struggling? 
• I believe that children are a blessing and hope to have more children. If I admit that I need help or that I’m depressed, it will only fuel the naysayers. 
•  I’m afraid others will question whether I’m truly a Christian. 

The above comments are a sampling of what I received when I asked the ladies on my Facebook page to share why they believe it’s so difficult for women to ask for help or to admit that they’re struggling to get back on their feet after their births.

To read my suggestions and advice for those who know a Mama struggling with PPD, please visit Living Renewed, where I share my experience. 

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Sara Elizabeth Dunn

Sara Elizabeth is a Christian homeschooling mom to 7, a birth and postpartum doula, and a special needs advocate. Having both typically-developing and special needs children, ranging from preschool through adult, she not only understands the unique challenges of teaching several children with different learning styles and abilities, she has experience balancing therapy schedules with family life. Her passions include sharing home remedies, homeschooling tips, encouraging mothers and most importantly, making it all less intimidating.

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