Thank you. This is a postpartum recovery post. Not because I’m finally able to do one of the arm balances that I loved before I got pregnant. Not because I’m back at my pre-pregnancy weight. It’s because I’m slowly starting to feel like “me” again--little by little—and it’s because of people like you. . . Thank you to those who texted, called, visited, IMed and FaceTimed me. You knew I wasn’t contagious. You held space for me to heal and sat with me—in person or virtually--when I needed your company. . . Thank you to those who endured my outbursts of rage, my endless tears, my disjointed logic and supported me anyway. It was tough on you, but your love was stronger. . . Thank you to those who didn’t reject me for my negative vibes. I know I could be a bummer. You brought your good vibes my way and helped me dig myself out of the trenches one spoonful at a time. . . Thank you for those who never stopped proposing solutions even when I didn’t have the will to implement them. I had a reason for why nothing would ever work, but that didn’t stop you. Thank you for not giving up on me. . . Thank you for babysitting, cooking, cleaning, taking the “night shift,” chatting, and other acts of love. You put aside your comfort for my wellbeing and I am grateful beyond words. . . Thank you to everyone who has acknowledged that I am not my symptoms. Thank you to everyone who has continued to support and encourage me regardless of my temporary condition. . . Some people have belittled, berated, and/or rejected me because of my symptoms. I get it. Postpartum depression (or any depression for that matter) can be really hard to understand and empathize with if you’ve never struggled with it yourself. Those experiences reminded me that those who still stand by me when I’m at my worst are priceless. . . I can never repay you all. I only hope to uplift you someday, in some way. 💜 . . . . . #postpartumdepression #postpartum #yoga #sidecrow #crowpose #mentalhealth #fitness (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwTGY8uFu4-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ug04i8fwsyri
