We recently took a family vacation to Branson. It’s such a fun place! If you’ve never been, I highly recommend you go there! We try to go each year ❤️
Coming home from vacation had me comparing my feelings to the roller coaster ride. The height of fun, freedom and excitement was coming to a jarring stop of reality. The growing to-do list, groceries to order, laundry piled up, mowing to catch up on, and a garden needing attention all came rushing at once. That carefree feeling was vanishing quickly and replaced by the heavy weight of everything waiting for me at home.
When I was going through postpartum depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts after my third child, I often felt like I was riding an emotional roller coaster. These weren’t just feelings tied to vacations or big events- most times just a simple outing would bring them on. It felt great to get out of the house, but almost as soon as we began the drive home, a wave of unexplained sadness would hit.
It was hard to put those feelings into words. I loved our home, the life we had built, our marriage and our three beautiful children- but still, I felt sad. It wasn’t about a lack of gratitude or love- it was something deeper, unexplainable and something I didn’t fully understand at the time. The unexplainable scared me.
Sweet Momma, if you are in your postpartum phase and feeling the emotions of a roller coaster, hear these words. Hang on tight to the One and Only ✝️ Jesus Christ. The truth in the Bible will help you through those up and down emotions. Communicate your feelings through prayer to Jesus and also to a loved one, close friend or Doctor. Please know that you are not alone. You are not a bad Mom for going through these emotions either. Mom guilt can try to creep in and make you feel worse but keep your eyes on the Lord and what He says about you ❤️❤️❤️ His word is the truth!
🌟 YOU ARE LOVED
🌟 YOU ARE CHERISHED
🌟 YOU ARE DEEPLY VALUED
🌟 YOU ARE PRECIOUS
If you need additional support with Christian guidance, then please check into my 14-day study where there is daily one-on-one communication with me that transitions into group support. I’m already praying for those of you who are contemplating signing-up. I know we may not know each other, and I understand the cost isn’t easy- but please hear me: it’s worth it. Truly. I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t believe it with my whole heart. You can find my Etsy page link in the upper right tab, “PPD/PPA Program”. *** If there are any dilemmas or questions, please reach out to me.
From my Momma heart to yours – I’m here for you.
Shanna – Postpartum Depression Mama
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Mama 