From Darkness to Light: Postpartum Depression with Emily Dery
Description
In this episode of Hope Stories, Sister Josephine Garrett talks with Emily Dery, a multi-passionate mother of four, about the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety. Emily shares her personal experiences with three of her pregnancies, the varied symptoms she faced, and how it impacted her family life. She reflects on her path to diagnosis, the support systems that helped her, and the role of her faith and family in her recovery. The conversation dives deep into the importance of mental health awareness, seeking help, and the transformative power of love and support in overcoming life's struggles.
Links:
- Nothing Without God: Finding Faith and Healing Postpartum
- Rose Hawthorne Declared ‘Venerable’
- Pregnant and Postpartum Women
- Identifying Maternal Depression
- Emily Dery's Music YouTube Page
This episode is sponsored by Box of Joy.
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