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Surviving Postpartum Depression
Photo taken by Thirdeyemom, who experienced severe postpartum depression after the birth of her first child. It was a terrifying, isolating experience for her, which included terrible insomnia and hallucinations. Thankfully with the help of doctors and family, one week after her son’s first birthday she was able to board a plane to South Africa, resuming her love of travel. Through traveling, writing, and photography she began to see the beauty of the world again.
About this photo: “I spotted these elephants on a safari in South Africa back in 2005. It was my first trip away from my son and a major achievement for me. After suffering severe postpartum depression after his birth one year earlier, I never thought I’d be on a safari in Africa. It was a dream of mine that I always held close. Seeing this mother elephant protecting her baby made me smile and think of my son and I. How far I’d come in a year!”
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Wonderful photos and message.
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Thank you!
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This is awesome. Thanks for sharing
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You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed.
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Wonderful! I’m so glad you made it, for both you and your son! Congrats!
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Thanks you! This was almost eight years ago now so I’m in a much better place now!
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