"It’s rarely spoken about, but here we go.Not. Every. Frum. Woman. Is. A. Cook"
I read the essay “Minus the Peaches and Cream” about the writer’s difficult adjustment to motherhood, about how she often felt helpless, overwhelmed with emotion and her thoughts, and was constantly second-guessing herself. I really disagreed with her conclusion that her experiences weren’t a symptom of postpartum depression and that they were simply part of being a new mother.
Yes, motherhood, and life itself, isn’t all smooth sailing, and we’re often given difficult challenges. But as someone who’s had six children, baruch Hashem, and who’s experienced depression and anxiety that went undiagnosed for many years, I can tell you that life can be quite enjoyable if you’re in the right frame of mind, and the challenges can be challenging but bearable.
Women who feel high levels of stress, or who experience anxious thoughts and self-doubt shouldn’t accept these as a normal part of the adjustment to motherhood. Isn’t it worth an appointment with a mental-health professional? Then you won’t have to experience them ever again — and you’ll be able to enjoy mothering so much more.
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The article about the woman who was married to an alcoholic was a tough read. It’s clear from the responses that this is a bigger issue than people would like to think.
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