I don’t write about therapy too often on here.
It’s intense. & private. There are things that are confessed & fears that are stated behind the door of my psychiatrist’s office….confessions & fears that are not appropriate for polite conversation. That little office is a sanctuary for my view on life. Sipping on tea, my doctor works on my heart with her incredible blend of gentle pushing & firm pulling.
She looked at me today & said, “I hope you understand what an incredible recovery you have made.” My heart swelled. In one year’s time, I have transformed from a shell of a woman into someone who truly basks in life & motherhood. & this Spring, we will begin to wean me off the last of my meds.
Healed.
Whole.
Ready.
It can be done. I promise.
Yay
Amazing. So happy for you.
So happy for you & your family!
Healed itself is practically a magic word! I’m full of happiness for you and the transformation you’ve gone through. Inspiration to us all, as always!
Could not be more happy for you!! What an amazing thing for you..Show me that I still have hope and it can be done! Way to go!!
Such wonderful news, and what a wonderful post to culminate this journey you’ve made
Congratulations. That is a great feeling!
great news! keep up the good work!
yeah girl!!!
i have chill bumps. proud of you & so happy for you.
Love this & Love you!
Way to get BA back except now you are better than ever!!! Just remember when the toddler tantrums start: you are not alone. When boss man is an arse: you are not alone. When you are the only one who can figure out to unload the dishwasher: you are so not even close to being alone!!
We’ve got your back!
Hearts!
Is it weird to tell someone I have never met that I am proud of them? Or that I am teary eyed with happiness for you? If it is, I am weird and I don’t care! I am so proud of you, thank you for sharing your intensely private journey with us. You are amazing. Congratulations on finding yourself again.
I’ve kind of been stalking your blog via a friend of mine, and I already feel so inspired by you. I think you are amazing!! Don’t know what kind of meds you’re on (antidepressants?), but I’ve been on them for years and dream of the day that I can finally stop mine. God Bless!
So happy for you. It’s so great to see proof that there is an end in sight to the madness that is PPD.
happy sighs…
i love the success stories.
they give me hope.
thank you.
for hope.
good for you, friend. you should take a lot of pride in that… not just the work… but also the willingness to be open on here, and to let us know that THIS is a safe place, where we can be honest too… because you’re honest, with who you are. i really admire that about you.
seriously, you are inspirational.
Blair, you have no idea how much your journey has affected me. I have been reading your blog since last November, when I discovered you on the bump and I was newly pregnant. You cracked me up so much and I would sit and cackle over your funny posts. When I read about your struggle with ppd, my heart went out to you and secretly I began to fear that I would face the same ugly demon. I have fought depression and anxiety since 2005 but never really felt better per say. I was started back on my meds in my third tri due to anxiety but after my daughter was born I thought I would be fine. Fast forward two months and I felt like my life was worthless, to say the least. I am just now getting help from a psychiatrist but I feel so empty and like a shell of myself. So to read that someone who has lived it knows that there is a way out and you can come through whole has made me feel so encouraged that I can do this. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. You really saved me in a way you could never know
I admired you so much for being so open about what you have been going through. You give hope to so many women who are going through the same thing.
Thank you for this. I need this. I’ve promised those who love me that I will seek the help I need and your words “it can be done” give me strength to actually pick up the phone and make the call.
Thank you.
Congratulations! You and your family deserve all of the happiness that lies ahead.
Thank you again for taking us along on your journey.
I am so proud of you! You are such a strong woman and have always given me hope that I can get through anything! Keep up the healing!
Boom. I hope to be there some day. So proud of you.
Great news, love. xoxo
so happy for you – such wonderful news. such a strong mama! xxoo
I love this post.
Awesome. You deserve every happiness, my dear.
I am so proud of you! Xoxo
So happy for you! What a sweet answer to prayer!
That is great news!
Truly Amazing. SO proud of you
So proud of you. Hope your strength is contagious.
awesome news. You deserve it.
This is incredible. No words, just huge, thundering applause and a gigantic smile.
Congratuations on all your accomplishments so far, and wishing you all the best on the rest of your journey! Much love <3
YAY! for you, Blair! You are such a strong and brave woman! I am here in your corner! Hugs!
I just recently discovered your blog in my search for PPD blogs, and I love it. I love it! I look forward to hearing about what’s new; I think that I think reading what’s new in your recovery process will give me an idea of what might be in store for me. I just started on my own process (like, 2 weeks ago) and you give me hope.
Also, you give words to the thoughts and experiences I have. I really, really appreciate that. Thank you.
Ohmygoodness, where are my manners! I originally meant to tell you, first and foremost, Congratulations! I am happy that therapy is so healing, and that you will be able to begin the process for weaning off meds soon. That’s awesome!
So awesome. Big, cheesy grin for you over here. xo