After giving birth, a woman's internal wounds take six months to heal, 12 months for physical recovery, two years for hormonal balance, and up to five years to rediscover her identity. Relationships frequently fail during this time due to a lack of understanding. Be kind and patient with new mothers; they are facing more challenges than it appears.
high functioning depression is so scary because no one knows that you’re not okay. and even if you say something, people may not fully understand because you don’t appear like someone who’s struggling deeply