32. A PPD Survivor's Hot Take On The Lindsay Clancy Trial So Far

Hi Mama,

• Have you ever wondered what happens when a mother experiencing a severe postpartum mental health crisis doesn't get the help she desperately needs?
  
  
• Can you feel heartbroken over what happened to Lindsay Clancy's children while also feeling compassion for the mental illness and healthcare failures that may have played a role in her story?
  
  
• And what if the darkest moments of someone's life aren't the whole story of who they are?

In this episode, I'm sharing something much more personal than I normally do. With the Lindsay Clancy trial currently taking place, I felt like I needed to talk about it—not just as someone who has followed this case, but as a mom who has personally experienced severe postpartum depression and what it was like to be admitted to an inpatient psychiatric hospital. I share some of the most difficult parts of my own experience, including why I felt like I had to lie my way out of psychiatric care because I was afraid of what would happen if I told the truth. I also share my thoughts on what we've heard so far in the Lindsay Clancy trial, the ways I believe our mental healthcare system is failing mothers in crisis, and why I don't believe compassion for Lindsay and heartbreak over the loss of her children have to be mutually exclusive. Most importantly, I talk about why I refuse to judge another mother solely by what happened in her darkest moments—because I don't want to be judged by what happened in mine.

You've Got This Mama!

Love,

Stephanie

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***This podcast is based on my personal experience and research and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. I am not a doctor or licensed therapist—please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.

This episode discusses severe postpartum mental illness, psychiatric hospitalization, suicide, and the deaths of children. Some parts of this episode may be difficult or triggering to hear.

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