Introducing myself and some of my experiences and struggles.

My name is Katie, I had my first son one year ago. I had suffered with postpartum mood disorders that absolutely tore me down as a person and a new mom. Given my life experiences, I assumed bringing a new baby into the world would be a piece of cake. After all, I did have 14 foster kids ranging from newborn to teen. I already did the baby stage a few times. This would be easy. I'm more than prepared.

I was wrong.

I wasn't prepared for the emotional challenges, the hormonal castings, the nightmare that would become of learning how to breastfeed and the very specific emotional toll that would take and ultimately rob me of any joy I was "supposed" to have in the first few weeks. The biggest hurdle that really pushed me into significant mood disorder was the extreme shift from cortisol dumping to oxytocin boosts. It's all these things no one really talks about or prepared me for.

Thankfully, I found resources to help me rebuild. I feel I suffered wrongfully, by no fault of my support people, but by lack of awareness, understanding and ability to comprehend ehat was happening to me. They didn't know what I was experiencing wasn't normal. I of coursed masked many of my symptoms in fear of being looked at as the monster I believed I was as well.

I want to ensure I can help other mothers through their struggles.

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