I tell this story a lot, but it still blows my mind how the help was right in front of me but I was simply too depressed to access it. 😔 My sister had come over to see me a few weeks postpartum. She knew I was depressed. She also had had her fair share of dealing with depression, that I never truly understood until I lived it myself. 🥺 I actually remember exactly where we were standing when she pulled out her phone and told me, “Hey…I think I found a pretty good website that has resources for postpartum depression and moms. I’m sending it to you.” It was PSI. I haphazardly glanced it. “Get Help” was where I clicked. But then I saw Support Groups and Find a Provider and phone numbers to call. And I immediately felt overwhelmed. “I’ll think about it,” was all I told her, knowing full well I was not going to have the energy to return and browse. She was so gentle and understanding. So she asked me if maybe I wanted to get some fresh air and go for a walk. I seriously considered it. But then I got to the top of the stairs and looked down at the front door. And I just could not fathom being able to get there. I’ll never forget how I collapsed and broke down weeping. She sat with me. I wish I could have known how to utilize the PSI resources then. I wish I would have believed someone could help me. Having worked with and interacted with so many people in PSI since recovering, I know now that I would have been in the best hands had I just given them a try. I would have been so held and seen. They would have helped me get to the door. Their Giving Tuesday theme of #WeShineTogether this year reminds me of finding the light together. Because in postpartum depression, all I wanted was to believe there was light at the end of the tunnel. It was SO hard to do that. But I now believe PSI can lead moms there. I’m late on this, but the PSI fundraiser runs this whole month! And if you want to find a cause worthy to give towards this holiday season, consider PSI and their mission to light the way for and with parents. They’re non-profit and donations matter so much. 🙏🏼 Thanks for considering the moms (and dads!) ❤️✨ 👉🏼 Postpartum.net/lighttheway