The Dark Cloud

A few days ago I came across a Romper article about a mom who had the cops called on her for seeking help for Postpartum Depression. As I read her story, I could feel the blood boiling in my veins and by the end of it, I was absolutely furious. She recalled having her postpartum […]

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Part of the Tribe

During my first prenatal appointment at 6w+1d, the nurse practitioner spent a solid 30 minutes asking me all kinds of questions; everything from my health history to my ethnic heritage, my living arrangements, my education, and on and on and on. Before even checking to ensure that I was actually pregnant, (which she later confirmed […]

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