Today is the day that I make a point to mark the anniversary of my friend's sister & nephew's tragic deaths. It's certainly not something I like to think about, but in this case, not wanting to think or talk about unpleasant things is kind of exactly the point - as well as a significant part of the problem that led to their unnecessary passing.
For information, go to www.jennyslight.org
And remember to pay special attention to any new mothers in your life. You know her. A friend, cousin, neighbor, coworker, a friend's spouse... New moms are everywhere, and the statistics about postpartum depression are shocking to most people. So many women suffer silently through really hard weeks or months after childbirth.
So check in with the new mom you know. Look a little deeper than you would normally. Find a way to let her know that you care about her and this profound journey that she has begun by bringing a child into the world and becoming a mom. Be willing to hear about the difficult aspects of this monumental change for her; maybe even her birth story, if she wants to share it with you. Listen. Make eye contact. Listen some more.
You could be a life saver.
1 comment:
Janine, thank you for shining a light here. So awful to remember such tragedy but also so important, right? xo
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